U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest
Funding Amount
$5,000 - $20,000
Deadline
Forecast — dates not yet posted
Number of Awards
6
Grant Type
Federal
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Beninese:• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;• Individuals;• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;•…
Geography
- Based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique
Required status
- Active SAM.gov registration (UEI)
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
- Not eligible: For-profit or commercial en��es are not eligible to apply.
- Not eligible: ins�tu�on will be considered ineligible for funding.
- Not eligible: announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
Overview
The U.S. Mission to Benin supports the country’s efforts to enhance cooperation and promote economic growth in partnership with the United States. The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section in Cotonou supports media, youth, and business leaders with training, mentorship, and grants to build resilience, strengthen ties, and foster prosperity. These efforts align with three key goals: making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
Details
- Agency: U.S. Mission to Benin
- Department: Department of State
- Opportunity #: PDS-RCS-FY25
- Total Funding: $100,000
- Expected Awards: 6
- Instrument: grant
Eligibility
The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Beninese:• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;• Individuals;• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;• Governmental institutions.For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
SOI - FY2025 PDS Cotonou
Statement of Interest (SOI)
U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest
AF/U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Department of State
Opportunity number: PDS-RCS-FY25
Application deadline: June 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m.) UTC+1
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Contents
A. Basic Information ........................................................................................................3
B. Eligibility .......................................................................................................................4
C. Program Descrip�on ......................................................................................................5
D. Application Contents and Format ...............................................................................7
E. Submission Requirements and Deadlines ..................................................................8
F. Application Review Information ................................................................................ 11
G. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ......................................................... 12
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U.S Department of State
AF/U.S. Embassy Cotonou
Statement of Interest
A. Basic Informa�on
- Overview
Funding Opportunity Title U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of
Interest
Funding Opportunity Number PDS-RCS-FY25
Announcement Type Ini�al announcement
Deadline for Applica�ons June 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m.) UTC+1
Assistance Lis�ng Number 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs
19.022 – ECA Programs
Length of performance period 10 to 12 months
Number of awards an�cipated Varies (See Priority Program Objec�ves)
Award amounts Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to
a maximum of $20,000 (approximately)
Total available funding $100,000 pending availability of funds
Type of Funding FY25 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds &
FY25 Fulbright-Hays Public Diplomacy Funds
An�cipated project start date 10/01/2025
The U.S. Embassy Cotonou of the U.S. Department of State announces an open compe��on for
organiza�ons and individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a project (or
projects) that directly supports mission goals and foreign policy objec�ves. Please carefully
follow all instruc�ons below.
Excerpt from the funding announcement. Read the full announcement.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Youth programs
- Women
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