U.S. Embassy Lome PAS Annual Program Statement

Overview

Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties
between the U.S. and Togo 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 PAS 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;
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs;

Priority Program Areas:

1. Peace & Security
✓ Promote peace and tolerance and social cohesion
✓ Counter violent extremism

2. Democratic Institutions
✓ Encourage civic engagement
✓ and democratic participation of youth and women

3. Economic Growth
✓ Promote entrepreneurship and social enterprises
✓ Strengthen public-private partnerships

4. Opportunities for Development
✓ Support education initiatives
✓ Support women, minorities, and persons with disabilities’ autonomisation

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.

The Public Affairs Section will accept proposals throughout the year and will review proposals according to the following schedule:

• Proposals received through March 31 will be reviewed by April 15, with responses going out by April 30
• Proposals received between April 1 and June 30 will be reviewed by August 1, with responses going out by August 15
• Proposals received before and on July 31 will be reviewed in August 15 at the discretion of the review panel and pending availability of funds.