U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo 2025 APS

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants 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.

The Small Grants Program invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Programs should create opportunities for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and highlight shared values. All programs must include a U.S. element, such as an expert, organization, cultural element, or institution, that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa seeks to engage the public, civil society, media, and influencers at all levels of Congolese society and across the DRC with the goal of broadening understanding of U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values.

Grant proposals should include a budget that includes all expected expenses, including travel for program participants. Grant proposals should also describe monitoring and evaluations plans, including pre- and post-activity surveys. 

Priority Program Areas:

• Media literacy and countervailing mis/disinformation
• Peace-building activities and conflict resolution
• Preservation of the Congo Basin through sustainable economic growth
• Strengthening democracy, good governance, and accountability 
• Encouraging prosperity, trade, and investment 
• Shared values, interests, and language

Award Information: Up to 10 grants of $25,000 each
Period of Performance: Up to 12 months. 
Examples of Small Grants

• Workshops to identify and counter mis/disinformation
• Community engagement activities that provide civic education
• Programs that promote entrepreneurship or provide economic opportunities
• Activities that support cultural understanding (film series, cultural events)
• Events or programs that support English language acquisition

Participants and Audiences:

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa seeks to engage the public, civil society, media, and influencers at all levels of Congolese society with the goal of broadening understanding of U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values.