Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS NDJAM FY24 01
The U.S. Embassy N'Djamena Small Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs. It funds public diplomacy projects designed to strengthen ties between the United States and Chad through cultural, informational, and exchange-based programming that highlights shared values and supports bilateral cooperation. A central requirement is that every project includes a clear American component, such as an American cultural element or a substantive connection to American experts, U.S. institutions or organizations, or alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. The intent is not only relationship-building, but also improving understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives in ways that make sense for local communities in Chad.
The application process is structured in two steps, and the first step is intentionally lightweight. Applicants begin by submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI), using the Embassy's designated SOI form. This is not a full proposal and is meant to quickly and clearly communicate a program idea, its objectives, and how it aligns with Embassy priorities. After an initial merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to develop and submit a full proposal package. Those full proposals then go through a second merit review, and only after that does the Embassy make final funding decisions. This staged approach helps applicants avoid investing major effort into full applications before the Embassy confirms that the concept is a strong fit.
Program ideas are expected to align with the Embassy's priority areas, which broadly fall into three themes: inclusive prosperity, democratic governance and human rights, and media literacy and responsible information use. Under inclusive prosperity, the program is especially interested in practical activities that expand opportunity for all Chadians, with emphasis on women and other marginalized groups. Examples include trainings and workshops focused on women's and girls' education and empowerment, entrepreneurship programs for underrepresented audiences (including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and residents of smaller cities and rural areas), and leadership development initiatives that help women and marginalized populations advance into senior roles across government, business, civil society, and academia. This theme also includes anti-corruption education and initiatives that promote accountability, transparency, and a stronger investment climate, as well as targeted mentoring and training programs for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from underserved communities. Projects that promote English language learning and strengthen the skills of English language teachers are also included as a prosperity-supporting priority.
Under democratic governance and human rights, the Embassy is looking for programs that reinforce democratic institutions and processes, accountable governance, and respect for human rights. Priority topics include the protection of vulnerable groups such as women, refugees, displaced persons, and people with disabilities. The Embassy also welcomes programs for teachers and students that develop engaging activities to combat violence and promote tolerance, as well as initiatives that empower women and girls and directly address harmful practices and abuse, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Additional focus areas include strengthening religious freedom and supporting interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, along with programs that increase public understanding of and participation in electoral and governance processes. For the information environment, the Embassy is interested in workshops, seminars, and trainings for journalists, including investigative journalism, election coverage, reporting on human rights abuses, and countering disinformation and fake news.
The third theme focuses specifically on media literacy and responsible internet use. This includes educational and community-based programs that teach media literacy and fact-checking skills, as well as campaigns and activities that encourage responsible social media use and build awareness of disinformation, propaganda techniques, and bias. In practice, competitive concepts in this area tend to combine skills-building with local relevance, for example by working with youth groups, educators, community leaders, or journalists, while still tying in a credible American element such as U.S. expertise, exchange alumni, or American models and resources adapted for the Chadian context.
Eligibility is broad. The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Chadian registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs with relevant programming experience), individuals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions. The funding instrument is a grant, listed under CFDA 19.040. The opportunity number is PDS NDJAM FY24 01. The award ceiling is $10,000 per award, and the Embassy anticipates making around 12 awards. The original closing date for submissions was April 8, 2024, and the opportunity was created on February 23, 2024.Apply for PDS NDJAM FY24 01
- The U.S. Mission to Chad in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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