Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya and promote bilateral cooperation, with priority areas including Economic Prosperity (supporting clean energy solutions, climate change resiliency, and education that skills the next generation of workers), Democracy and Governance, and Celebrating 60 Years of U.S.-Kenya Partnership (including public health advancements and education).

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gov Maintenance Calendar U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-001 Funding Opportunity Title:U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:• Economic Prosperity • Democracy and Governance • U.S. - Kenya Creative Economy Partnership • U.S. - Kenya Higher Education Partnership Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:19.

040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:May 16, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:May 30, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:May 30, 2025 Archive Date:Jun 29, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:The following registered U.S. and Kenyan organizations and individuals are eligible to apply: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Non-profit educational institutions• Individuals• Governmental institutions ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to Kenya Description:**Program Description** The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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. **Priority Program Areas:** Proposals must address one of the following key program areas: **1.

Economic Prosperity** – Advances the prosperity of the United States and Kenya through a fair and reciprocal economic partnership, the strengthening of Kenya’s business climate, support for its startup ecosystem, energy solutions, and higher education cooperation that creates economic opportunities for both of our countries. **2.

Democracy and Governance** – Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values, and protection of fundamental freedoms. **3.

U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Partnership** – Engage creative economy leaders, the Kenyan public, the investor community, and government officials in support of creative economy development and U.S.-Kenya partnership.

Program goals could include Government of Kenya policies adopted in support of creative economy growth, advancement of intellectual property protections, U.S.-Kenya creative industry investment opportunities, public understanding and support for U.S. creative economy engagement in Kenya, strengthening of professional networks across different industries, and development of Kenyan university initiatives that facilitate creative economy education and job growth.

**4. U.S.-Kenya Higher Education Partnership** – Launching and strengthening of long-term joint initiatives between Kenyan and U.S. universities, especially focused on technology, joint research, and private-sector job growth. Program goals could include mutually beneficial tech, education, and business developments for students, researchers, startups, faculty, and larger commercial enterprises.

Proposed fields for U.S.-Kenya university cooperation could include trade and investment, economic growth, renewable energy and green industrialization, global health advancements, and security cooperation.

**Participants and Audiences:** Kenyans who may be in any of the following categories; • Kenyans between the ages of 16 and 35, including students, civil society leaders and social influencers; • Business leaders and rising entrepreneurs; • Established opinion leaders, including cultural influencers and academic institution leadership. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.

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