Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS PAS ANG FY24 01
The U.S. Embassy in Luanda, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Department of State, is seeking program ideas that strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and Angola, and also support ties with Sao Tome and Principe. This opportunity is issued as an Annual Program Statement, meaning the Embassy is laying out its funding priorities and inviting organizations and individuals to propose public diplomacy programs that use culture and exchange as the main tools. The overall aim is to promote shared values, deepen mutual understanding, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation through activities that connect local audiences with American people, institutions, expertise, and perspectives.
The application process starts with a Statement of Interest (SOI), which is essentially a short concept note (about one to two pages) written in English. The SOI is the first step in a two-part process: applicants submit a concise program idea first, and the Embassy reviews these concepts to decide which ones are strong enough to justify a full proposal. Only applicants whose SOIs are selected will be invited to submit a complete application. This approach is meant to save time and effort for both applicants and the Embassy by screening for fit and quality before requiring full project design, detailed budgets, and supporting documentation.
Projects funded under this announcement are described as small grants intended to build people-to-people ties among the United States, Angola, and Sao Tome and Principe. A central requirement is that every proposal must include a clear American cultural component or a meaningful connection to U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in the relevant field. The Embassy is looking for programs that help audiences better understand U.S. policy and viewpoints while still being grounded in local needs and real collaboration. Examples of activities that fit include academic or professional lectures and seminars, speaker programs, artistic and cultural programming (including joint performances and exhibitions featuring American artists or American themes), cultural heritage conservation and preservation, expansion of programming at American Corners and American Spaces, professional and academic exchange programs, media training initiatives, projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchanges, and experiential civic learning programs like Model United Nations or Model Government. Programming may be delivered in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid approach, as long as any in-person component follows appropriate public health protocols.
For Angola, the Embassy highlights three priority program areas. The first focuses on the U.S.-Angola partnership and encourages activities that help Angolan audiences understand long-standing U.S. support for Angola’s development and prosperity, including programming that recognizes the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations. This priority particularly targets youth and young adults who may not be familiar with U.S. engagement and initiatives in Angola. The second priority area, building communication capacity, supports activities that strengthen journalism and the broader information space by linking Angolan journalists with American journalists or U.S. media institutions, and by improving the quality of reporting on shared issues such as climate change impacts, the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance, human rights, and trafficking. This area is aimed especially at mid-career journalists and also seeks to strengthen other creative and idea-forming sectors, including artists, broadcasters, and publishers. The third priority, skills for success, emphasizes practical professional development such as resume writing, digital literacy, basic financial literacy, public speaking, and entrepreneurship, using both American and Angolan examples to help young people participate more effectively in the global economy. Applicants are encouraged to work with English Clubs, American Spaces, or U.S. exchange alumni, and suggested audiences include unemployed or underemployed youth nearing the end of their education as well as STEM university students who want stronger English skills or who are considering graduate study in the United States.
For Sao Tome and Principe, the Embassy identifies three separate priority areas tailored to local conditions. The first aims to improve economic growth and inclusion by building and sustaining networks among small and medium-sized businesses to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and expand job creation, especially for youth, women, and other disadvantaged groups. The second, promoting civic engagement, supports civic education and community participation while reinforcing democratic values; it can include efforts that encourage stronger professional media coverage of elections and social issues and that raise awareness around diversity and inclusion, with particular attention to gender and at-risk youth through channels like education, arts, and sports. The third priority, reinforcing mutual understanding, seeks to present accurate information about the United States and build institutional connections between American and Santomean partners. It also supports promoting American cultural heritage and strengthening English language proficiency for strategic audiences such as disadvantaged youth, entrepreneurs, and mid-career government professionals.
A strong emphasis across the announcement is audience and impact. Applicants must define a specific target audience that is clearly identifiable, reachable, and countable through project activities. Proposals should also explain what change the project is intended to produce, such as increased knowledge, deeper understanding, attitude shifts, or measurable behavior change, and they must describe how those outcomes will be measured. In other words, the Embassy is looking for proposals that are not just interesting events, but that are designed with clear objectives and practical evaluation methods.
The notice also spells out what will not be funded. Ineligible activities include partisan political programs, for-profit ventures, charitable or general development activities, construction, programs supporting specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, lobbying for specific legislation or programs, scientific research, projects primarily meant to grow or sustain the applicant organization itself, and efforts that duplicate existing programs. The funding authority for the program comes from the Smith-Mundt Act or the Fulbright-Hayes Act, and funding is drawn from FY2024 public diplomacy resources and/or Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs funds depending on the program type.
Key administrative details include that this is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Mission to Angola, with the funding opportunity number DOS PAS ANG FY24 01 and CFDA number 19.040. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including NGOs, civil society groups, and think tanks), educational institutions, and individuals. The expected number of awards is about seven, with an award ceiling of $50,000. The original closing date listed for this opportunity is March 24, 2024.Apply for DOS PAS ANG FY24 01
- The U.S. Mission to Angola in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest: 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 2024-01-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-24. (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 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State Public Diplomacy grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Embassy in Luanda (Public Diplomacy Section). It invites program ideas that strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and Angola, and that also support ties with Sao Tome and Principe. The focus is on public diplomacy programs that use culture and exchange to promote shared values, deepen mutual understanding, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation.
Is this an Annual Program Statement (APS)?
Yes. The opportunity is issued as an Annual Program Statement, which means the Embassy is describing its funding priorities and inviting organizations and individuals to propose programs aligned with those priorities.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Luanda through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) under the U.S. Department of State.
What countries does the programming need to address?
Programs should strengthen U.S.-Angola people-to-people ties and also support ties with Sao Tome and Principe. The announcement lists priority program areas separately for Angola and for Sao Tome and Principe.
What is the main purpose of the programs being funded?
The overall purpose is to promote shared values, deepen mutual understanding, and encourage practical cooperation by connecting local audiences with American people, institutions, expertise, and perspectives.
What types of projects are eligible in general?
Projects are described as small grants that build people-to-people ties among the United States, Angola, and Sao Tome and Principe. Programs should be grounded in local needs and real collaboration, and they should help audiences better understand U.S. policy and viewpoints while maintaining a public diplomacy focus.
Is an American component required?
Yes. Every proposal must include a clear American cultural component or a meaningful connection to U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in the relevant field.
Can projects be virtual, in-person, or hybrid?
Yes. Programming may be delivered in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid approach. Any in-person component should follow appropriate public health protocols.
What are examples of activities that fit this opportunity?
Examples listed in the announcement include academic or professional lectures and seminars; speaker programs; artistic and cultural programming (including joint performances and exhibitions featuring American artists or American themes); cultural heritage conservation and preservation; expanding programming at American Corners and American Spaces; professional and academic exchanges; media training initiatives; projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchanges; and experiential civic learning programs like Model United Nations or Model Government.
How do I apply?
The application process starts with a Statement of Interest (SOI). This is a short concept note (about one to two pages) written in English. The SOI is the first step in a two-part process.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI)?
An SOI is a concise program concept note (about 1 to 2 pages) submitted in English. It is used by the Embassy to screen for fit and quality before inviting selected applicants to submit a full proposal.
Do I submit a full proposal right away?
No. The Embassy first reviews SOIs and then invites only selected applicants to submit a complete application. Full proposals are only requested after an SOI is chosen.
Why is the process two-part (SOI first, full proposal later)?
The two-step approach is intended to save time and effort for both applicants and the Embassy by screening early for alignment with priorities and overall quality before requiring full project design, detailed budgets, and supporting documentation.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including NGOs, civil society groups, and think tanks), educational institutions, and individuals.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The notice describes this as a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Mission to Angola.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is DOS PAS ANG FY24 01. The CFDA number is 19.040.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement states an expected number of awards of about seven.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $50,000.
What is the closing date?
The original closing date listed for this opportunity is March 24, 2024.
What are the priority areas for Angola?
The Embassy identifies three priority program areas for Angola: (1) U.S.-Angola partnership, including activities that help audiences understand long-standing U.S. support for Angola and programming that recognizes the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations (especially targeting youth and young adults); (2) building communication capacity, including strengthening journalism and the broader information space by linking Angolan journalists with American journalists or U.S. media institutions and improving reporting on shared issues (especially for mid-career journalists and also supporting other creative sectors like artists, broadcasters, and publishers); and (3) skills for success, focusing on practical professional development such as resume writing, digital literacy, basic financial literacy, public speaking, and entrepreneurship using American and Angolan examples.
Who are suggested target audiences in Angola?
The announcement highlights several Angola audiences depending on the priority area, including youth and young adults; mid-career journalists; and young people needing practical skills (such as unemployed or underemployed youth nearing the end of their education) as well as STEM university students seeking stronger English skills or considering graduate study in the United States.
Are there recommended partners or platforms for Angola programs?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to work with English Clubs, American Spaces (including American Corners), and/or U.S. exchange alumni, particularly for skills-focused programming.
What are the priority areas for Sao Tome and Principe?
The Embassy identifies three priorities for Sao Tome and Principe: (1) improving economic growth and inclusion by building and sustaining networks among small and medium-sized businesses to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and expand job creation, especially for youth, women, and disadvantaged groups; (2) promoting civic engagement through civic education and community participation that reinforces democratic values, including efforts supporting stronger professional media coverage of elections and social issues and raising awareness around diversity and inclusion (with attention to gender and at-risk youth through education, arts, and sports); and (3) reinforcing mutual understanding by presenting accurate information about the United States and building institutional connections between American and Santomean partners, including promoting American cultural heritage and strengthening English language proficiency for strategic audiences.
Who are suggested target audiences in Sao Tome and Principe?
Suggested audiences include youth, women, disadvantaged groups, at-risk youth, entrepreneurs, and mid-career government professionals. The priorities also mention strategic audiences for English language strengthening, including disadvantaged youth, entrepreneurs, and mid-career government professionals.
What does the Embassy mean by “audience and impact”?
The announcement emphasizes that applicants must define a specific target audience that is clearly identifiable, reachable, and countable through project activities. Proposals should explain the intended change (for example increased knowledge, deeper understanding, attitude shifts, or measurable behavior change) and describe how outcomes will be measured.
Do proposals need an evaluation plan?
Yes. The notice indicates that proposals must describe what outcomes are expected and how those outcomes will be measured, signaling the need for practical evaluation methods tied to project objectives.
What kinds of activities will NOT be funded?
Ineligible activities listed include partisan political programs; for-profit ventures; charitable or general development activities; construction; programs supporting specific religious activities; fundraising campaigns; lobbying for specific legislation or programs; scientific research; projects primarily meant to grow or sustain the applicant organization itself; and efforts that duplicate existing programs.
Can a proposal be focused on building my organization’s capacity or long-term operations?
No. The announcement explicitly lists projects primarily meant to grow or sustain the applicant organization itself as ineligible.
Are partisan political programs allowed?
No. Partisan political programs are listed as ineligible activities.
Can the grant be used for construction?
No. Construction is listed as an ineligible activity.
Can the grant be used for fundraising campaigns or lobbying?
No. Fundraising campaigns and lobbying for specific legislation or programs are listed as ineligible activities.
Can the grant fund scientific research?
No. Scientific research is listed as an ineligible activity.
Where does the funding authority come from?
The notice states that the funding authority comes from the Smith-Mundt Act or the Fulbright-Hayes Act.
What fiscal year funds support this program?
The announcement states that funding is drawn from FY2024 public diplomacy resources and/or Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs funds depending on the program type.
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