Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS DKR RSOI FY24 01
The U.S. Embassy in Dakar, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Department of State, is inviting organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) for possible grant funding under the opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Dakar PDS Statement of Interest" (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS DKR RSOI FY24 01). This is a discretionary grant program (CFDA 19.040) designed to support project ideas that deepen cultural ties between the United States and Senegal, or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau. The Embassy is looking for concepts that use cultural, educational, capacity-building, and exchange activities to highlight shared values and encourage stronger bilateral cooperation.
A central requirement is that every proposed program includes a clear American component. That can mean an American cultural element built into the activities, or a direct connection to U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The intent is not only cultural engagement, but also programming that helps audiences better understand U.S. policy and perspectives through credible collaboration and exchange. In practical terms, competitive concepts are likely to be those that show a real U.S.-local partnership, thoughtful public engagement, and a realistic plan for how the program will build mutual understanding and sustained relationships.
The Embassy encourages submissions from a wide range of eligible applicants based in the United States, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with demonstrated programming experience), individuals, non-profit or government educational institutions, and governmental institutions. Commercial or for-profit entities are explicitly not eligible. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required, which can make the program more accessible to organizations that do not have significant unrestricted resources.
There are a few key compliance and eligibility rules applicants need to follow closely. Each organization is allowed to submit only one proposal; if an organization submits more than one, all of its submissions will be deemed ineligible. Organizations that seek to receive an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov. Individuals, however, are not required to obtain a UEI or register in SAM.gov for eligibility under this opportunity.
In terms of funding scale and timing, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $40,000, with an anticipated number of around 30 awards. The opportunity was created on January 10, 2024, and the original closing date for submissions was March 10, 2024. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as an initial call for concepts (a Statement of Interest) that the Embassy can use to identify strong, mission-aligned public diplomacy ideas connecting U.S. partners with Senegalese or Bissau-Guinean communities through exchanges, learning, and collaborative cultural programming.Apply for PDS DKR RSOI FY24 01
- The U.S. Mission to Senegal in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Dakar PDS Statement of Interest" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-01-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "U.S. Embassy Dakar PDS Statement of Interest."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PDS DKR RSOI FY24 01.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Dakar through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Department of State.
What type of program is this (grant type)?
This is a discretionary grant program listed under CFDA 19.040.
What is being requested: a full proposal or a concept?
The Embassy is requesting a Statement of Interest (SOI), which is an initial call for concepts the Embassy can review to identify strong, mission-aligned project ideas for possible grant funding.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support project ideas that deepen cultural ties between the United States and Senegal, or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau, using cultural, educational, capacity-building, and exchange activities.
Which countries should proposed projects connect?
Projects should connect the United States with Senegal, or the United States with Guinea-Bissau.
What kinds of activities does the Embassy want to support?
The Embassy is looking for concepts that use cultural, educational, capacity-building, and exchange activities to highlight shared values and encourage stronger bilateral cooperation.
Is an "American component" required?
Yes. Every proposed program must include a clear American component.
What counts as an "American component" under this opportunity?
An American component can include an American cultural element built into the activities, or a direct connection to U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field.
Does the program need to address U.S. policy and perspectives?
The intent includes programming that helps audiences better understand U.S. policy and perspectives through credible collaboration and exchange.
What characteristics make a concept more competitive based on the description?
Competitive concepts are likely to show a real U.S.-local partnership, thoughtful public engagement, and a realistic plan for building mutual understanding and sustained relationships.
Who is eligible to submit a Statement of Interest?
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with demonstrated programming experience), individuals, non-profit or government educational institutions, and governmental institutions.
Where can eligible applicants be based?
The Embassy encourages submissions from a wide range of eligible applicants based in the United States, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau.
Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible to apply?
No. Commercial or for-profit entities are explicitly not eligible under this opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
How much funding can be requested?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $40,000.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates around 30 awards.
Is there a limit on how many submissions an organization can make?
Yes. Each organization is allowed to submit only one proposal.
What happens if an organization submits more than one proposal?
If an organization submits more than one proposal, all of its submissions will be deemed ineligible.
Do applicant organizations need a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)?
Yes. Organizations that seek to receive an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Do applicant organizations need to be registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Organizations that seek to receive an award must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov.
Do individuals need a UEI or SAM.gov registration to be eligible?
No. Individuals are not required to obtain a UEI or register in SAM.gov for eligibility under this opportunity.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 10, 2024.
What was the original closing date for submissions?
The original closing date for submissions was March 10, 2024.
What is the main focus of the Embassy's Public Diplomacy programming in this call?
The call focuses on public diplomacy ideas that connect U.S. partners with Senegalese or Bissau-Guinean communities through exchanges, learning, and collaborative cultural programming, with the goal of building mutual understanding and sustained relationships.
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