Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BUJUMBURA FY22 01
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), is offering funding under its FY2022 Public Diplomacy Grants Program to support projects that strengthen relationships between the United States and Burundi. This announcement is structured as an Annual Program Statement, meaning it lays out the embassy's themes and priorities for the year and explains how eligible applicants can submit proposals for consideration. The core purpose is to fund cultural and exchange-focused programming that highlights shared values and encourages practical cooperation between Burundians and Americans.
A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clearly defined U.S. component. In practice, that means the program needs a concrete connection to the United States, such as involvement of U.S. experts, U.S. institutions or organizations, or U.S.-based best practices in a specific field, with the goal of improving understanding of U.S. perspectives and policies. PAS also strongly encourages applicants to work with existing U.S. Embassy-linked networks in Burundi, including English Clubs, American Spaces, and U.S. exchange program alumni, since these partnerships tend to increase credibility, participation, and long-term impact.
The embassy is prioritizing projects that fit into one of four main objective areas. The first is "Skills for Success," which includes education initiatives (like lecture series or academic exchanges), English language learning, and practical job readiness training such as resume writing, financial literacy, and digital literacy. The second is "Entrepreneurship," with a strong emphasis on creating entrepreneurship opportunities for Burundian youth, expanding economic opportunities for women and marginalized communities, and promoting sustainable economic prosperity. The third area is "Democratic Values and Journalism," focused on strengthening high-quality journalism on issues relevant to both countries, reinforcing institutions that promote rule of law, transparency, and accountability, and supporting universal freedoms and democratic principles. The fourth area is "Environmental Sustainability," which includes climate change mitigation initiatives, waste reduction and resource regeneration, environmental protection, and sustainable agriculture.
The grant program is not meant to fund everything, and the announcement is explicit about what will be rejected. Projects without a distinct U.S. component are ineligible, as are partisan political activities. The embassy also will not fund development-style projects, construction or infrastructure, individual scholarships, or programs that are primarily personal development. Funding is also not available for religious activities, fundraising campaigns, lobbying efforts, scientific research, projects designed mainly to build the applicant organization itself, or projects that duplicate existing programs. The notice further excludes social travel, venture capital, gifts and prizes, alcohol, and food and drink that are not directly tied to program outcomes, and it makes clear that for-profit endeavors are not eligible.
In terms of funding and timing, awards are capped at USD 20,000 and projects must be designed to finish within 12 months or less. The funding source is FY2022 public diplomacy funds, and to be considered within that fiscal year, programs needed to start before September 30, 2022. PAS may issue awards in several formats, including standard grants, fixed amount awards, awards to individuals, or cooperative agreements. Cooperative agreements differ from regular grants because embassy staff take a more active role in implementation, and the level of involvement is agreed upon before an award is finalized.
Eligibility is open to U.S. and Burundian registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) with relevant programming experience, as well as individuals and non-profit or governmental educational institutions. Commercial and for-profit entities cannot apply. Cost sharing is not required, which lowers the barrier for smaller organizations, although applicants can include it if they choose. A key limitation is that each organization or individual may submit only one proposal; submitting more than one makes all submissions from that applicant ineligible.
For organizations, registration requirements apply. Applicants needed a DUNS number and active SAM.gov registration at the time, though the notice reflects the transition the U.S. government made in 2022 from DUNS to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued through SAM.gov. For overseas organizations, the announcement notes the need to obtain an NCAGE code before completing SAM registration during the UEI transition period. Individuals do not need DUNS or SAM registration.
The application package is fairly structured and must follow formatting and document rules. Budgets must be in U.S. dollars, and documents may be submitted in English or French (with the caveat that successful applicants may later need to complete certain required forms in English to comply with U.S. federal assistance rules). The proposal itself is limited to five pages and must be detailed enough that a reviewer unfamiliar with the idea can clearly understand what will be done and what it will accomplish. Required components include a summary coversheet, the standard federal forms (SF-424 or SF-424-I, SF-424A, and SF-424B or the individual version), the narrative proposal with sections such as a problem statement, goals and measurable objectives, activity descriptions, methods and design, a timeline, key personnel roles, program partners, a monitoring and evaluation plan, and a sustainability plan. A notable requirement is a detailed media plan, including press and social media, explaining how the program and its goals will be publicized. Applicants must also provide a separate budget justification narrative explaining each cost line-by-line, plus attachments like one-page CVs for key staff, letters of support from partners, and any official permission letters needed to carry out activities.
Submissions were accepted by email only, using PDF or DOC formats (not iCloud), and hard-copy submissions were automatically ineligible. Applications were to be sent to BurundiPublicAffairs@state.gov, with proposals submitted by August 15, 2022 considered for that fiscal year pending availability of funds. After submission, an Embassy Grants Review Committee evaluates eligible applications for completeness and overall quality, looking closely at clarity, coherence, and attention to detail.
Selection is based on specific criteria. Reviewers assess how strong and credible the U.S. component is, whether the applicant has the organizational capacity to manage the project (including financial systems and a bank account), and whether the program idea is realistic, well planned, and feasible within the proposed timeline. They also look for clearly stated goals and measurable objectives tied to embassy priority areas and target audiences, a detailed and reasonable budget that matches the proposed activities, a solid monitoring and evaluation approach with output and outcome indicators, and evidence that the program will have lasting value after the grant ends. Overall, the opportunity is geared toward practical, implementable public diplomacy projects that connect Burundians with U.S. expertise and values in ways that can be demonstrated, measured, and sustained beyond the initial funding period.Apply for PAS BUJUMBURA FY22 01
- The U.S. Mission to Burundi in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S Embassy Bujumbura- PAS 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 2022-02-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-08-15. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura (Public Affairs Section, PAS) FY2022 Public Diplomacy Grants Program. It is published as an Annual Program Statement that describes the embassy's themes and priorities for the year and explains how eligible applicants can submit proposals for consideration.
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to fund cultural and exchange-focused public diplomacy programming that strengthens relationships between the United States and Burundi by highlighting shared values and encouraging practical cooperation between Burundians and Americans.
3) What kinds of projects are most competitive under this program?
Projects that clearly align with the embassy's priority objective areas, include a strong and credible U.S. component, have realistic implementation plans (within 12 months), and include measurable objectives, monitoring and evaluation, and a sustainability plan for lasting value after the grant ends.
4) What are the embassy's priority objective areas?
The announcement prioritizes projects that fit into one of four objective areas:
- Skills for Success (education initiatives, English language learning, job readiness training such as resume writing, financial literacy, and digital literacy)
- Entrepreneurship (youth entrepreneurship opportunities, economic opportunities for women and marginalized communities, and sustainable economic prosperity)
- Democratic Values and Journalism (high-quality journalism, rule of law, transparency and accountability, universal freedoms, and democratic principles)
- Environmental Sustainability (climate change mitigation, waste reduction and resource regeneration, environmental protection, and sustainable agriculture)
5) What is the required "U.S. component"?
Every proposal must include a clearly defined U.S. component. This means the program must have a concrete connection to the United States, such as involvement of U.S. experts, U.S. institutions/organizations, or U.S.-based best practices in a relevant field, with the goal of improving understanding of U.S. perspectives and policies.
6) Are there recommended partners or networks applicants should work with?
Yes. PAS strongly encourages applicants to collaborate with existing embassy-linked networks in Burundi, including English Clubs, American Spaces, and U.S. exchange program alumni, because these partnerships can increase credibility, participation, and long-term impact.
7) What is the maximum award amount?
Awards are capped at USD 20,000.
8) How long can a project last?
Projects must be designed to finish within 12 months or less.
9) When did projects need to start to be considered under FY2022 funding?
To be considered within that fiscal year, programs needed to start before September 30, 2022.
10) What funding mechanisms might the embassy use?
PAS may issue awards as standard grants, fixed amount awards, awards to individuals, or cooperative agreements.
11) What is a cooperative agreement, and how is it different from a grant?
A cooperative agreement differs from a regular grant because embassy staff take a more active role in implementation. The level of embassy involvement is agreed upon before the award is finalized.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to:
- U.S. and Burundian registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) with relevant programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
13) Who is not eligible to apply?
Commercial and for-profit entities cannot apply, and for-profit endeavors are not eligible for funding under this program.
14) Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required, though applicants may include it if they choose.
15) How many proposals can one applicant submit?
Each organization or individual may submit only one proposal. Submitting more than one proposal makes all submissions from that applicant ineligible.
16) What types of projects will be rejected or are ineligible?
The announcement explicitly states that the following will be rejected or are not eligible:
- Projects without a distinct U.S. component
- Partisan political activities
- Development-style projects
- Construction or infrastructure
- Individual scholarships
- Programs that are primarily personal development
- Religious activities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Lobbying efforts
- Scientific research
- Projects designed mainly to build the applicant organization itself
- Projects that duplicate existing programs
- Social travel
- Venture capital
- Gifts and prizes
- Alcohol
- Food and drink that are not directly tied to program outcomes
17) Are scholarships for individuals allowed?
No. Individual scholarships are specifically listed as ineligible.
18) Are construction, renovation, or infrastructure costs allowed?
No. Construction or infrastructure is specifically listed as not funded.
19) Are fundraising or lobbying activities allowed?
No. Fundraising campaigns and lobbying efforts are listed as not funded.
20) Are religious activities allowed?
No. Religious activities are listed as not funded under this opportunity.
21) Is scientific research eligible for support?
No. Scientific research is specifically listed as not funded.
22) Can a project include gifts, prizes, alcohol, or food and beverages?
The notice excludes gifts and prizes, alcohol, and food and drink that are not directly tied to program outcomes.
23) What registration requirements apply to organizations?
Organizations needed a DUNS number and an active SAM.gov registration at the time, and the notice reflects the 2022 transition from DUNS to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued through SAM.gov. The announcement also notes that overseas organizations may need to obtain an NCAGE code before completing SAM registration during the UEI transition period.
24) Do individuals need DUNS, UEI, or SAM.gov registration?
No. Individuals do not need DUNS or SAM registration.
25) In what language can the application be submitted?
Documents may be submitted in English or French. The notice also notes that successful applicants may later need to complete certain required forms in English to comply with U.S. federal assistance rules.
26) What currency should be used for the budget?
Budgets must be in U.S. dollars.
27) How long can the proposal narrative be?
The proposal narrative is limited to five pages and should be detailed enough that a reviewer unfamiliar with the idea can clearly understand what will be done and what it will accomplish.
28) What are the required components of the application package?
The application package is structured and must follow formatting and document rules. It includes:
- A summary coversheet
- Standard federal forms (SF-424 or SF-424-I, SF-424A, and SF-424B or the individual version)
- A narrative proposal including: problem statement; goals and measurable objectives; activity descriptions; methods and design; timeline; key personnel roles; program partners; monitoring and evaluation plan; and sustainability plan
- A detailed media plan (press and social media) explaining how the program and goals will be publicized
- A separate budget justification narrative explaining each cost line-by-line
- Attachments such as one-page CVs for key staff, letters of support from partners, and any official permission letters needed to conduct activities
29) What is the media plan requirement?
Applicants must include a detailed media plan, including press and social media, explaining how the program and its goals will be publicized.
30) How must applications be submitted?
Submissions were accepted by email only, in PDF or DOC formats (not iCloud). Hard-copy submissions were automatically ineligible.
31) What email address is used for submission?
Applications were submitted to BurundiPublicAffairs@state.gov.
32) What was the deadline mentioned for consideration within the fiscal year (subject to funds availability)?
Proposals submitted by August 15, 2022 were considered for that fiscal year, pending availability of funds.
33) How are applications reviewed after submission?
An Embassy Grants Review Committee evaluates eligible applications for completeness and overall quality, with close attention to clarity, coherence, and detail.
34) What selection criteria are used to choose projects?
Reviewers assess:
- The strength and credibility of the U.S. component
- Applicant organizational capacity to manage the project (including financial systems and a bank account)
- Realism and feasibility of the program design within the proposed timeline
- Clearly stated goals and measurable objectives tied to priority areas and target audiences
- A detailed and reasonable budget that matches proposed activities
- Monitoring and evaluation approach with output and outcome indicators
- Evidence of sustainability and lasting value after the grant ends
35) Does the embassy look for measurement and evaluation?
Yes. A monitoring and evaluation plan is required, and reviewers look for output and outcome indicators.
36) Does the proposal need to explain sustainability after the grant?
Yes. A sustainability plan is a required narrative component, and reviewers look for evidence that the program will have lasting value after the grant ends.
37) Are projects that duplicate existing programs eligible?
No. Projects that duplicate existing programs are listed as not funded.
38) Are projects designed mainly to build the applicant organization eligible?
No. Projects designed mainly to build the applicant organization itself are listed as not funded.
39) What practical capacity items does the embassy consider when evaluating an applicant?
The selection criteria include organizational capacity to manage the project, including having appropriate financial systems and a bank account.
40) Can the award be made to an individual?
Yes. PAS may issue awards to individuals, and individuals are listed as eligible applicants.
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