Africa Regional Services (ARS) Annual Program Statement (APS)

Africa Regional Services (ARS) Annual Program Statement (APS) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Supports outreach activities by U. S.

citizen individuals (guest speakers, artists, athletes/coaches) to enhance understanding of the United States in sub-Saharan Africa. While primarily for individuals, NGOs may partner or facilitate these activities.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:AF-PDPA-FY26-01 Funding Opportunity Title:Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Public Diplomacy Expected Number of Awards:10 Assistance Listings:19.

040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Apr 27, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Aug 31, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Aug 31, 2026 Archive Date:Sep 30, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 50,000 Eligible Applicants:Individuals Additional Information on Eligibility:Green-card holders and non-American citizens are not eligible applicants.

For profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Organizations are not eligible under this APS.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Africa Regional Services 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.

** Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants. gov/search-results-detail/362065) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Africa Regional Services Paris #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.

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