U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): Annual Program Statement

U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): Annual Program Statement is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Zambia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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gov Maintenance Calendar U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): Annual Program Statement Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:PDS-LUSAKA-FY24-01 Funding Opportunity Title:U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): Annual Program Statement 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 Programs including: - promoting democracy and good governance, building inclusive economic prosperity, strengthening health and education systems, and advancing peace and security.

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040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Mar 14, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 15, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 15, 2024 Archive Date:May 15, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 150,000 Eligible Applicants:Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience.

• Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to Zambia Description:**A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION** The U.S. Embassy Zambia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

This is an Annual Program Statement (APS) outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes upon which we focus, and the procedures for submitting proposals for funding. Please carefully read and follow the instructions below. **Two-round process**:In Round 1, applicants submit a concise Statement of Interest (SOI) of no more than 1,500 words that describes the project idea and its objectives.

The Public Diplomacy Section will review SOIs and invite a limited group of applicants to continue in Round 2. In Round 2, applicants expand their ideas into full funding proposals for formal consideration. SOIs may be submitted for consideration through April 15, 2024.

Please submit your Statement of Interest to LusakaPASGrants@state. gov. Please attach the SOI as a Microsoft Word document. Successful SOI applicants will be notified via email by May 10, 2024.

Instructions on the requirements of a full application submission will be provided at that time and full proposals will be due by June 10, 2024.

**Purpose of Small Grants:**The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals from non-profit and non-governmental organizations for projects that support core U.S. government priorities in Zambia, including **promoting democracy and good governance, building inclusive economic prosperity, strengthening health and education systems, and advancing peace and security.

** 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. Successful proposals will clearly define the anticipated results of the program, when results will be expected, and how the U.S. Embassy can measure the anticipated results.

Successful grantees will proactively show progress towards results through regular reporting to the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Embassy officials will visit project activities regularly to monitor progress. Link to Additional Information:Full Proposal available on the link provided above.

Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: LusakaPASGrants@state. gov LusakaPASGrants@state. gov #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.

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