U.S. Embassy Libreville PDS Annual Program Statement (Gabon)

Deadline: 22-Aug-25

The U.S. Embassy in Libreville is offering funding for small grants through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

PDS Libreville invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Gabon by highlighting their shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. All programs must have a clear nexus to U.S. foreign policy objectives, and contribute to U.S. Embassy Libreville’s efforts to make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous; and/or showcase U.S. excellence in various fields, including emerging technologies. They welcome projects that highlight American excellence and support the American First agenda.

Priority Areas

• Promoting an attractive business and investment environment in Gabon;
• Supporting sustainable economic development;
• Expanding English language training, instruction, and resources;
• Deepening U.S. – Gabon ties through cultural preservation activities and increasing local understanding of U.S. policy, culture, and values.

Funding Information

• Total Amount Available: $40,000 in FY25 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds, pending funding availability.
• Award Amounts: Awards may range from $5,000 to $15,000
• Length of Performance Period: Up to 12 months.

Eligible Activities

• Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
  • English language promotion activities;
  • Business and entrepreneurship promotion activities;
  • Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
  • Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
  • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
  • Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.

Ineligible Activities

• Programs relating to partisan political activity;
• Charitable or development activities;
• Construction programs;
• 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 following organizations are eligible to apply for PD small grants:
  • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
  • Public and private educational institutions
  • Individuals
  • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Ineligibility Criteria

• For-profit entities are not eligible.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.