U.S. Embassy Abuja PDS Annual Program Statement | DOS NGA PD ABV FY24 001

Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS NGA PD ABV FY24 001

The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), part of the U.S. Department of State, is offering a competitive grant opportunity under its Annual Program Statement to support projects that advance U.S. mission goals in Nigeria. This is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS NGA PD ABV FY24 001; CFDA/Assistance Listing: 19.040) intended for organizations that can design and deliver public diplomacy programs that deepen mutual understanding and practical cooperation between Nigerians and Americans. The opportunity is structured as an open competition, meaning applicants propose their own program concepts as long as they clearly fit the Embassy's goals and meet the required components.

A central focus of this funding round is Northern Nigeria, with priority given to projects implemented in or strongly benefiting participants in Adamawa, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Taraba, Yobe, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. Applicants should treat the geographic priority as a key selection factor and be prepared to explain why their target locations, participants, and partnerships are well suited to delivering impact in these specific areas. Programs that can demonstrate credible local access, strong community relationships, and realistic implementation plans in these states will generally align more closely with the Embassy's stated regional emphasis.

Programmatically, PDS is looking for proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation. In practical terms, strong proposals will connect people and institutions, build sustained relationships, and create opportunities for Nigerians to engage with U.S. ideas, practices, and approaches in ways that are relevant to local needs. The Embassy also makes it clear that every funded program must include a concrete American element. This can take the form of American cultural content or programming, or a direct connection to U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a field related to the project. The purpose of that requirement is to promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives, so applicants should plan for meaningful engagement rather than a symbolic or minimal U.S. link.

Eligibility is geared toward organizations with demonstrated capacity to deliver programming. The Embassy encourages applications from registered Nigerian or U.S. not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations with relevant experience. Non-profit or governmental educational institutions are also encouraged to apply. In short, the opportunity is open to a range of credible institutional applicants, but the language emphasizes registered entities and proven programming ability, suggesting that organizational track record, financial and administrative capacity, and the ability to manage grant-funded activities will matter in competitive review.

In terms of funding scale, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is USD 50,000, and the Embassy anticipates making about 14 awards. While the total amount available is not stated in the excerpt, the combination of a moderate ceiling and multiple expected awards typically signals interest in supporting a portfolio of distinct projects rather than a single large initiative. Applicants should therefore expect that proposals will be evaluated on clarity of objectives, feasibility, cost effectiveness, alignment with mission goals, strength of the American component, and the likelihood of producing measurable public diplomacy outcomes.

Key administrative details included in the notice are the original closing date of March 2, 2024, and the posting/creation date of January 2, 2024. As with many U.S. government funding announcements, applicants are expected to follow all instructions in the full funding notice and submit a complete application package by the deadline. The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Mission to Nigeria, and the funding instrument is a grant, meaning recipients will be responsible for carrying out an approved program plan, meeting reporting requirements, and managing funds in compliance with award terms.

Overall, this opportunity is best suited to organizations that can propose a clearly defined public diplomacy program for Northern Nigeria that advances U.S.-Nigeria engagement, incorporates a substantive American cultural or expert/institutional connection, and can be delivered credibly within a budget of up to $50,000.

• The U.S. Mission to Nigeria in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Abuja 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 2024-01-02.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-02. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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