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U.S. Embassy Ethiopia, PD Request for Statement of Interest

ID: PDS-004-FY2025 • Type: Posted

Description

PD Ethiopia invites SOIs for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Ethiopia

through cultural, media, and exchange and programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral

cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts,

organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and

perspectives.

PD grant programs include, but are not limited to:

Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs

Artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions

Programs developed by alumni of U.S.- sponsored exchange and programs

Programs that strengthen relationships between Ethiopian and U.S. universities, businesses, and/or

organizations

Media training

This request for SOIs is intended to inform individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and

academic institutions about opportunities from the Public Diplomacy section to support projects in at least

one of the following thematic areas:

Efforts to support Ethiopia's economic and political reforms, including support for civil society,

democracy, and governance, and/or election processes

Helping media professionals, media educators, and the public learn how to discern reliable sources of

information and identify misinformation and disinformation, etc.

Promoting economic growth, especially via entrepreneurship, innovation, and promoting education

about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)

Engaging emerging and under-represented populations, including youth, women, and persons with

disabilities through leadership, education, English language, culture, and other programs

Promoting tolerance and peace through reintegration and reincorporation of under-represented

populations including youth, women, persons with disabilities, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Promoting fair and peaceful elections

Promoting effective leadership and civic engagement

Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment

Background
The U.S. Embassy Ethiopia, through its Public Diplomacy section, invites Statements of Interest (SOIs) for programs aimed at strengthening cultural ties between the United States and Ethiopia. The goal is to promote bilateral cooperation through cultural, media, and exchange programs that highlight shared values. All proposed programs must include an American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts or organizations to enhance understanding of U.S. policies and values.

Grant Details
The grant programs include:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
- Artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions
- Programs developed by alumni of U.S.-sponsored exchanges
- Initiatives that strengthen relationships between Ethiopian and U.S. universities, businesses, or organizations
- Media training.

The thematic areas for projects include:
- Supporting Ethiopia’s economic and political reforms
- Media literacy initiatives to discern reliable information
- Promoting economic growth through entrepreneurship and STEAM education
- Engaging under-represented populations in leadership and educational programs
- Promoting tolerance and peace among marginalized groups
- Ensuring fair elections and effective civic engagement
- Advocating for sustainable environmental policies.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks), non-profit or governmental educational institutions from the U.S. or Ethiopia. Individuals may apply but priority is given to organizations with a proven track record. For-profit entities are not eligible.

Period of Performance
The performance period for funded projects is expected to be between 12 to 18 months.

Grant Value
Awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $100,000, with exceptional proposals potentially exceeding $200,000 depending on funding availability.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in Ethiopia.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
19.441 - ECA – American Spaces
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 12/18/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PDS-004-FY2025 for U.S. Embassy Ethiopia, PD Request for Statement of Interest with funding of $200,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 5 total grants will be made worth between $25,000 and $100,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 18, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Jan. 31, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Dec. 18, 2024, 3:38 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
March 2, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions. • Individuals will be considered, but priority is given to registered organizations and educational institutions with a proven track record of success. For-profit or commercial entities, including for-profit media organizations, are not eligible to apply. Other Eligibility Requirements • To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.5 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or to be registered in SAM.gov. • Applicants are only allowed to submit one SOI per organization. If more than one SOI is submitted from an organization, all SOIs from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. (Exceptions are local and international universities.)

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$100,000
Floor
$25,000
Estimated Program Funding
$200,000
Estimated Number of Grants
5

Contacts

Contact
Betesaida A Teklemariam Grantor
Contact Email
addispasapsgrants@state.gov
Email Description
For Inquiries
Contact Phone
251911871980

Documents

Posted documents for PDS-004-FY2025

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