Mission to Burkina Faso- U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso PDS Annual Program Statement

Overview

The U.S. Embassy in BURKINA FASO of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Objective of Small Grants: 

PDS Burkina Faso invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and BURKINA FASO through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. 

Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: 

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; 

• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; 

• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; 

• Professional and academic exchanges and programs; 

• Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; 

• New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences; 

• Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; 

• Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. exchange programs. 

Priority Region: All regions in Burkina Faso

Participants and Audiences: Participants and target audiences can come from any of all the regions of Burkina Faso

Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization.  If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. 

Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less. 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. This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Substantial Involvement: If your award is issued as a cooperative agreement or an FAA with substantial involvement, the U.S. Embassy Yaounde Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) will outline the specific areas of substantial involvement for the project.

Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing is encouraged, but not required. Applicants who plan to include a cost share component to their proposal should clearly outline it in their budget breakdown and budget narrative. The Cost share will not be considered as a criteria in the proposal’s review.