Opportunity Information: Apply for AF NER 24 001
The U.S. Embassy in Niamey, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is offering funding under its Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number: AF NER 24 001) to support projects that advance public diplomacy goals in Niger. The award is designed to function as seed money, meaning applicants are expected to use initial U.S. support to attract additional buy-in from other stakeholders. In practice, that means the embassy is looking favorably on proposals that can mobilize partnerships, unlock new resources, and expand reach through collaboration with local civil society organizations and the business community.
A strong proposal under this opportunity is expected to do more than deliver short-term activities. Competitive applications should clearly address sustainability by explaining how the program will continue after U.S. government funding ends. This can include realistic plans for ongoing local ownership, continued financing through partners, integration into an institution's regular programming, or other approaches that show the work will have a lasting impact rather than ending when the grant period closes.
A core requirement is that every project must include an American cultural element or a substantive connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field. The point of this requirement is to promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives, so applicants should be prepared to describe exactly how U.S. participation, content, or collaboration will be incorporated and why it is meaningful to the program's outcomes. This could take many forms depending on the project, but it must be explicit and central rather than incidental.
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs with programming experience), individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. While cost sharing or matching is not required, the embassy signals that it is actively looking for partnerships and cost-sharing where possible, so voluntary contributions from local partners or other supporters can strengthen a proposal by demonstrating commitment and increasing the likelihood of impact.
There are also a few key compliance and eligibility rules applicants need to follow. Each organization or individual may submit only one proposal; if an organization submits more than one, all proposals from that organization will be deemed ineligible. Organizations seeking an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov, which is a standard U.S. government requirement for receiving federal assistance.
This opportunity is a discretionary program using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument (CFDA/Assistance Listing: 19.040), which typically implies closer coordination with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant. The award ceiling is $20,000, with an expectation of around 10 awards. The opportunity was posted on February 15, 2024, and the original closing date is July 1, 2024.Apply for AF NER 24 001
- The U.S. Mission to Niger in the other 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-01. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy in Niamey Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: AF NER 24 001) to support projects that advance U.S. public diplomacy goals in Niger.
What type of support is the embassy trying to provide?
The award is intended to function as seed money. Applicants are expected to use initial U.S. support to attract additional buy-in from other stakeholders, mobilize partnerships, unlock new resources, and expand reach through collaboration (including with local civil society organizations and the business community).
What kinds of proposals are viewed most favorably?
Proposals that show strong partnership potential and a clear plan to expand resources and reach through collaboration are viewed favorably. The embassy is also looking for applications that go beyond short-term activities and demonstrate sustainability after the award ends.
What does "sustainability" mean in this opportunity?
Sustainability means the program is designed to continue after U.S. government funding ends. Competitive proposals explain realistic pathways for continued local ownership, continued financing through partners, integration into an institution's regular programming, or other approaches that indicate lasting impact beyond the grant period.
Is a U.S. connection required in every project?
Yes. Every project must include an American cultural element or a substantive connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field.
Why is the American cultural element or U.S. connection required?
The requirement is intended to promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Applicants should be able to explain how U.S. participation, content, or collaboration will be incorporated and why it is meaningful to the program's outcomes.
How specific does the U.S. connection need to be?
It needs to be explicit and central to the project, not incidental. The proposal should describe exactly how U.S. participation, content, or collaboration will be integrated and how it supports the program's results.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs with programming experience), individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions.
Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible?
No. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Can cost sharing still help an application?
Yes. While not required, the embassy signals it is actively looking for partnerships and cost-sharing where possible. Voluntary contributions from local partners or other supporters can strengthen a proposal by demonstrating commitment and increasing potential impact.
How many proposals can an organization or individual submit?
Only one proposal may be submitted per organization or individual. If an organization submits more than one proposal, all proposals from that organization will be deemed ineligible.
What registrations are required to receive an award?
Organizations seeking an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov, which is a standard U.S. government requirement for receiving federal assistance.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary program using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument (CFDA/Assistance Listing: 19.040).
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically implies closer coordination with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $20,000.
How many awards does the embassy expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of around 10 awards.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 15, 2024.
What is the closing date to apply?
The original closing date is July 1, 2024.
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