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The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its 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. The Small Grants Program invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Programs should create opportunities for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and highlight shared values. All programs must include a U.S. element, such as an expert, organization, cultural element, or institution, that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa seeks to engage the public, civil society, media, and influencers at all levels of Congolese society and across the DRC with the goal of broadening understanding of U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values.
Funding Opportunity Number: AF-DRC-PDS-FY25-01. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $2K – $25K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). 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 For-profit organizations are not eligible for this funding opportunity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2K – $25K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — 2025 Annual Program Statement – DRC Small Grants Program is offered by U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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