U.S. Embassy in Guinea PAS Annual Program Statement 2021
Deadline: 1-May-21
The U.S. Embassy Conakry Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is soliciting proposals from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions for its PAS Annual Program Statement grant program to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Guinea through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
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All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Areas
Strengthening Civil Society: through the promotion of local cultural heritage, traditional and modern art forms, and other forms of creative expression; support for civil society organizations, educational institutions; or the emerging leaders in these fields through linkages with U.S. counterparts.
Supporting Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship: through projects that promote human/workers’ rights, women’s empowerment, corporate social responsibility, access to finance, and support for entrepreneurs. Particular emphasis should be placed on strengthening chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs, and core private sector industries through interactions or linkages with U.S. counterparts.
Fostering Regional Stability: through projects that support academic, art and cultural, civil society, and other exchanges and projects by strengthening ties between the United States, Guinea, and regional neighbors; thus assisting in the development of friendly, sympathetic and peaceful relations.
Boosting Democracy, Human Rights, and Good Governance: Through projects that encourage participation in building democracy and civil society, especially for women, religious or ethnic minorities, and youth.
Promoting English Language Capacity: through projects that encourage the usage and learning of English language as a tool for civic and economic development.
Stimulating Women Empowerment: through projects that encourage and promote the role of women in the civic, public and business sectors.
Funding Information
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Anticipated period of performance: 9-12 months
Number of awards anticipated: 6
Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $5,000
Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $25,000
Award Amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000
Total available funding: $150,000
Participants & Audiences
All proposals should focus on engaging Guineans in Guinea. Proposals that reach marginalized communities and youth are encouraged.
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
Programs relating to partisan political activity;
Charitable or development activities;
Construction programs;
Programs solely focused on purchasing supplies;
Programs that support specific religious activities;
Fund-raising campaigns;
Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
Scientific research;
Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Eligibility Criteria
The U.S. Embassy Conakry Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Guinean registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. A copy of the organization’s registration should be provided with the proposal application. U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Guinea-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Applicants may include a cost share, but it is not a requirement of this opportunity.
In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number), as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov.
For more information, visit https://gn.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/