DOS - PDS - U.S. Mission to Kenya, Embassy Nairobi Annual Program Statement

Overview

PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. linkage including for example a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, economic models, and perspectives on U.S.-Kenya partnership.

Priority Program Areas: Proposals must address one of the following key program areas:

1.    Economic Prosperity – Advances the prosperity of the United States and Kenya through a fair and reciprocal economic partnership, the strengthening of Kenya’s business climate, support for its startup ecosystem, clean energy solutions and climate change resiliency, and education that skills the next generation of workers. 
2.    Democracy and Governance – Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including the respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values, and protection of fundamental freedoms.
3.    Celebrating 60 Years of U.S.-Kenya Partnership – 2024 is the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya ties, a milestone to celebrate as well as build upon.  Amplify what the United States and Kenya are accomplishing together across various fields, including but not limited to the trade and investment partnership, climate action and renewable energy, public health advancements, education, shared values, and security cooperation. 

Participants and Audiences:
Kenyans who may be in any of the following categories;
•    Kenyans between the ages of 16 and 35, including students, civil society leaders and social influencers;
•    Business leaders and rising entrepreneurs;
•    Established opinion leaders, including cultural influencers and academic institution leadership

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: 
•    Programs relating to partisan political activity;
•    Charitable or development activities;
•    Construction programs;
•    Programs that support specific religious activities;
•    Fund-raising campaigns;
•    Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
•    Scientific research or specific academic research;
•    Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; 
•    Scholarships or tuition assistance;
•    Commercial or for-profit activities, including seed money; or
•    Programs that duplicate existing programs.

Cost sharing is not required but is considered favorably. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization.

Anticipated program start date:  No later than August 1, 2024

Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. 
PDS may consider applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.