Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS DKR RSOI FY21 01
The U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, is inviting individuals and organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for possible grant funding to support programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Senegal, or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau. The focus is on cultural, educational, capacity-building, and exchange activities that deepen people-to-people connections, highlight shared values, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation. This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Mission to Senegal under funding opportunity number PAS DKR RSOI FY21 01.
This opportunity uses a two-step application process. The first step is submitting an SOI, which functions as a short concept note of no more than two pages. Rather than requiring applicants to invest time in a full proposal immediately, PAS uses the SOI stage to quickly assess whether the core idea fits the embassy's goals and priorities. After reviewing eligible SOIs, PAS will invite selected applicants to move forward to the second step and develop a full proposal application with more complete program design details.
Program ideas must directly support stronger cultural, educational, or professional relationships between the target countries and the United States, and they must clearly communicate how they will promote mutual understanding and collaboration. A key requirement is that every proposed program includes a meaningful American component. This could be an American cultural element, collaboration with U.S. experts, partnerships with U.S. organizations or institutions in a specific field, or other connections that bring U.S. perspectives into the exchange. The embassy also notes that programs may incorporate Senegalese or Bissau-Guinean alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, which can help strengthen networks and reinforce long-term engagement.
From a funding perspective, the instrument type is a grant, with an award ceiling of $50,000 per award and an anticipated total of around 20 awards. The opportunity was originally posted on February 3, 2021, with an original closing date of April 2, 2021. The listed CFDA numbers are 19.040 and 19.441, and the eligible applicant category is broad (listed as "Others"), suggesting that a range of applicants beyond standard categories may be considered, subject to the eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Overall, PAS Dakar is looking for concise, well-framed concept notes that present a clear program idea, define objectives, and demonstrate a credible U.S. connection, all in service of strengthening U.S.-Senegal or U.S.-Guinea-Bissau relationships through cultural and educational engagement.Apply for PAS DKR RSOI FY21 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Senegal in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Affairs Section Request for Statements of Interest" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040, 19.441.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 03, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 02, 2021. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, to support programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Senegal, or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau.
Who is offering and administering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Affairs Section (PAS) and administered by the U.S. Mission to Senegal.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAS DKR RSOI FY21 01.
What types of activities does PAS want to support?
PAS is interested in cultural, educational, capacity-building, and exchange activities that deepen people-to-people connections, highlight shared values, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation.
Which country relationships must the program focus on?
Proposed programs must strengthen ties either between the United States and Senegal, or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau.
What is meant by "people-to-people connections" in this opportunity?
Based on the announcement, this refers to exchange-style or engagement activities that deepen mutual understanding and collaboration between participants and institutions connected to the United States and the target country (Senegal or Guinea-Bissau).
Is there a required U.S. connection in every project?
Yes. Every proposed program must include a meaningful American component and clearly show how U.S. perspectives, partners, experts, or cultural elements will be incorporated.
What counts as a "meaningful American component"?
The opportunity notes examples such as an American cultural element, collaboration with U.S. experts, partnerships with U.S. organizations or institutions in a specific field, or other connections that bring U.S. perspectives into the exchange.
Can programs include alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs?
Yes. PAS notes that programs may incorporate Senegalese or Bissau-Guinean alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to strengthen networks and reinforce long-term engagement.
How does the application process work?
This opportunity uses a two-step application process. Step 1 is submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI). After reviewing eligible SOIs, PAS will invite selected applicants to proceed to Step 2 and develop a full proposal application.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) for this opportunity?
An SOI functions as a short concept note that outlines a program idea so PAS can quickly assess fit with embassy goals and priorities before requesting a full proposal.
How long can the SOI be?
The SOI must be no more than two pages.
Why does PAS use an SOI stage instead of requiring a full proposal right away?
The SOI stage is used to quickly assess whether the core idea aligns with the embassy's goals and priorities, without requiring applicants to invest time in a full proposal upfront.
What should an SOI include to be competitive, based on the description?
The announcement emphasizes concise, well-framed concept notes that present a clear program idea, define objectives, and demonstrate a credible U.S. connection, all tied to strengthening U.S.-Senegal or U.S.-Guinea-Bissau relationships through cultural and educational engagement.
What happens after submitting an SOI?
PAS will review eligible SOIs and invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal application with more complete program design details.
What is the type of funding instrument?
The instrument type is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $50,000 per award.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a total of around 20 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," indicating a broad applicant pool may be considered, subject to the eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Are specific CFDA numbers associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The listed CFDA numbers are 19.040 and 19.441.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the original deadline?
The opportunity was originally posted on February 3, 2021, with an original closing date of April 2, 2021.
What is PAS ultimately trying to achieve through these grants?
PAS is looking to support programs that deepen mutual understanding and practical cooperation by strengthening cultural, educational, or professional relationships between the United States and Senegal or Guinea-Bissau, with a clear and credible American component.
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