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U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest

U.S. Mission to Benin · PDS-RCS-FY25

Closed

Award Range

$5K – $20K

Total Program Funding

$100K

Expected Awards

Deadline

TBD

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest. U.S. Mission to Benin. 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,... $5,000-$20,000 per award; $100,000 total program funding; ~6 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Individuals, Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

PDF

SOI - FY2025 PDS Cotonou

SOI_-_FY2025_PDS_Cotonou.pdf

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

IndividualsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $5K
Maximum Award: $20K
Total Program Funding: $100K
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 2, 2025

Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team Grantor 002290121367501

cotonoupasgrants@state.gov

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