Closed · DOS-NGA-PD-ABV-FY23-001 · CFDA 19.022;19.040 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy Abuja PDS Annual Program Statement
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Nigeria, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $5K-$50K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- March 31, 2023
- Close date
- 12
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy Abuja PDS Annual Program Statement is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Nigeria that offered $5,000 -- $50,000 across 12 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $5K-$50K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 12
- expected awards
- 19.022;19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Abuja PDS Annual Program Statement - is cataloged under number DOS-NGA-PD-ABV-FY23-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022;19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Nigeria. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 11, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $50,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 12 awards. If the agency funds the expected 12 awards from the $500,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $42,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 31, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$5,000 -- $50,000
Close Date
March 31, 2023
Posted
January 11, 2023
Est. Total Funding
$500,000
Expected Awards
12
Instrument
Grant
Description
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Abuja is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Nigeria through cultural, information 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 PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional lectures, seminars · Exchanges and speaker programs · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions, media events · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Training and empowerment programs · Leadership, youth, and sports programs · Initiatives that support democratic values such as freedom of the press · Programs that advance peace, security, and national unity Priority Program Areas: PDS will prioritize grant program proposals that: · Promote democracy, good governance, and human rights through. o Civic engagement at the state and local levels o Youth activism o Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility of marginalized groups · Strengthen human capital to promote inclusive economic growth and development through programs focused on. o Women Empowerment o Digital skills and green entrepreneurship o Mentorship and skills building to increase employability and professional literacy o Climate change: community service and public awareness campaigns o Leadership and peacebuilding through sports o Improve and expand English language learning through curriculum development and teacher training · Promote the preservation, restoration, and protection of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditions through: o Training and capacity-building for local professionals o Educational and cultural exchange for curators and art conservators o Campaigns to improve public awareness · Highlight priority themes in relation to key dates on the U.S. Mission programming calendar, including: o July 18: Nelson Mandela Day o July 30: World Day against Trafficking in Person o Aug 12: International Youth Day o Sept 15: International Day of Democracy o Oct 27: International Religious Freedom Day o Nov 21: Global Entrepreneurship week o Nov 27: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women o Dec 3: International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities o Dec 10: International Human Rights Day o Jan 15: Martin Luther King Day o Feb: Black History Month o March: Women’s History Month o April 22: Earth Day o May 3: World Press Freedom Day o June 5: World Environment Day PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS IN RELATED DOCUMENTS FOLDER FOR MORE DETAILS.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 21, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Mission Abuja Public Affairs Grants Management Team
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