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The U.S. Embassy Lome – Togo of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Program.

Goals and Objectives

• Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy (PD) Section at U.S. Embassy 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 PD 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 

  • Empower women, minorities, and persons with disabilities

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 60,000 

• Awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000.

Duration

• Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.

Participants and Audiences

• Participants and target audiences can come from any of the five regions of Togo. 

• Grant applicants should define their target audience (geographic region, gender, socio-economic status, age/education) and justify why you selected them.

Ineligibility Criteria

• 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.

Eligibility

• The following organizations are eligible to apply: 

  • 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

• Other Eligibility Requirements

  • All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov.

  • Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

Posted Date: Nov 06, 2024