U.S. Embassy Lome: Annual Program Statement 2022

Deadline: 31-Aug-22

The U.S. Embassy in Lome-Togo through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

Public Affairs Section (PAS) Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. 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. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
Priority Program Areas

Peace & Security
Promote peace and tolerance and social cohesion
Counter violent extremism
Democratic Institutions
Encourage civic engagement
and democratic participation of youth and women
Economic Growth
Promote entrepreneurship and social enterprises
Strengthen public-private partnerships
Opportunities for Development
Support education initiatives
Support women, minorities, and persons with disabilities’ autonomisation
Funding Information

Length of performance period: 3 to 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: 5 awards (dependent on amounts)
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $2,000.00 to a maximum of $25,000
Total available funding: $60,000.00 (pending availability of funds and/or the amount determined by PAS)
Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2022 Public Diplomacy Funding
Anticipated program start date: April 2022
Participants and Audiences

Togolese populations from the 5 regions of Togo.
Eligibility Criteria

The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Togo as follows:
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
Individuals
Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Governmental institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligible

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
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.
For more information, visit https://tg.usembassy.gov/embassy/funding-opportunities/