Open · AF-PDPA-FY26-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by Africa Regional Services, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $500-$12K
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 19d
- Days left
- 10
- Expected awards
The verdict
Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Africa Regional Services, offering $500 -- $12,000 across 10 expected awards. Applications close in 19 days.
- $500-$12K
- award range
- Open
- 19 days left
- 10
- expected awards
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program - is cataloged under number AF-PDPA-FY26-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by Africa Regional Services. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on April 27, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $500 -- $12,000. The agency has projected $50,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $50,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5,000. 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. Applications close on August 31, 2026 - roughly 19 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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
$500 -- $12,000
Close Date
August 31, 2026
Posted
April 27, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$50,000
Expected Awards
10
Instrument
Grant
Description
Priority Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusion on the ARS U.S. Speaker Program roster. Roster members may be selected for small program specific grants to conduct in-person and virtual outreach across sub-Saharan Africa. The ARS Speaker Program supports U.S. foreign policy goals in Africa by strengthening security, supporting shared prosperity, and promoting American excellence. In line with the Department’s Freedom 250 initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Decade of Sport in America programs are encouraged to: Share the American story and 250 years of American excellence in innovation, technology, and culture; and celebrate American achievement in sports. Lead the next era of results driven U.S.–Africa partnership. This Annual Program Statement seeks U.S. citizen individuals with demonstrated expertise who can deliver programs in English and either French or Portuguese. Priority Program Areas include security; economic prosperity, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship; energy security, and critical minerals; and American arts, sports, and creative industries as engines of economic opportunity. Selected individuals will be added to the ARS roster following review and interview. Being on the roster does not guarantee funding; individual grants will be made only when a specific U.S. embassy or consulate request matches a roster member’s expertise and availability. SOIs must be submitted using the dedicated form available at https://forms.office.com/g/NyK95VxSH9. All supporting documents (credentials/testimonials/endorsements, U.S. passport and a CV or résumé) must be emailed to arsspeaker@state.gov. Make sure the email subject line says “SOI” with your full name. Incomplete Statements of Interest will be rejected.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 21. 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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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Africa Regional Services Paris Grants Management Team
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