U.S. Embassy Niamey PDS Annual Program Statement | PDS NIAMEY FY23 APS

Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS NIAMEY FY23 APS

The U.S. Embassy Niamey Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Niamey), part of the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement (APS). This APS is essentially a yearly announcement that explains what kinds of projects the embassy wants to support, what strategic themes and priorities it is focusing on, and how applicants should submit proposals. The overall goal is to support public diplomacy activities that strengthen mutual understanding and increase awareness of U.S. policy and perspectives in Niger, while encouraging projects that can grow beyond initial U.S. government support.

A central feature of this opportunity is that the embassy wants the grant to function as seed money rather than long-term full funding. Applicants are expected to use the initial award to attract additional support and buy-in from other stakeholders. Proposals are more competitive when they demonstrate real partnerships, especially with host-country civil society organizations and the local business community, and when they include cost-sharing or other forms of resource contribution that expand the project reach. Sustainability is treated as a core evaluation factor, meaning applicants should clearly explain how the work will continue after the grant ends, whether through continued partner support, revenue generation, institutional adoption, follow-on funding, volunteer networks, or other durable mechanisms.

All supported activities must include a clear American cultural element or a substantive connection to the United States. In practical terms, this could mean involving American expert(s), collaborating with U.S. organizations or institutions, or incorporating U.S.-based practices, experiences, or cultural content relevant to the project field. The embassy is looking for programs that do more than simply mention the U.S.; the American component should be meaningfully integrated and should help audiences better understand U.S. perspectives, values, and policy approaches as they relate to the project topic.

From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as "U.S. Embassy Niamey PDS Annual Program Statement" with Funding Opportunity Number PDS NIAMEY FY23 APS. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is education (though public diplomacy education can include many related formats such as trainings, workshops, exchanges, speaker programs, community engagement, and other learning-centered initiatives). The CFDA/assistance listing numbers attached to the opportunity are 19.040 and 19.441, both of which typically relate to U.S. public diplomacy and international engagement programming under the Department of State.

The opportunity was created on February 1, 2023, with an original closing date of June 1, 2023. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $25,000, and the embassy anticipated making around 10 awards. In other words, this is designed as a small-grants competition with multiple awards rather than a single large project, so proposals should be appropriately scoped for a modest budget and a realistic implementation plan.

Eligibility is listed as including public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, although the narrative description also explicitly invites individuals and organizations to apply. In practice, applicants should pay close attention to the specific eligibility instructions in the full announcement and, if needed, clarify with the embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section which applicant types are most appropriate for this APS. Regardless of applicant type, the strongest proposals will align with the embassy’s public diplomacy priorities, show credible local partnerships, include cost-sharing where possible, embed a clear American element, and present a convincing plan for sustained impact after the grant period.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Niger in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Niamey PDS Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040, 19.441.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2023. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.

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