Opportunity Information: Apply for AF DJ PAS 22 01
The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), is offering funding under its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program via an Annual Program Statement (APS). This APS lays out what PAS Djibouti is trying to accomplish with its small grants, the themes and priorities it wants applicants to focus on, and the basic procedures for submitting a proposal. The overall intent is to fund projects that build stronger ties between the United States and Djibouti by using cultural programming that highlights shared values, encourages cooperation, and supports greater mutual understanding.
A central requirement of this opportunity is that every proposed project must include a clear American component. In practice, that means the program needs to incorporate an American cultural element or establish a direct connection to the United States through American experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions working in a relevant field. That U.S. link is not optional or just a nice addition; it is a core part of what makes a proposal competitive because the Embassy is specifically looking for activities that help audiences better understand U.S. policies and perspectives while also advancing people-to-people and institutional connections.
The grant is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Djibouti), with the funding instrument being a grant. Awards are relatively small by design, with an award ceiling of $15,000, and the Embassy anticipated making around five awards. While the activity category is labeled as "Other," the description clarifies the purpose as public diplomacy and cultural programming that advances bilateral engagement and shared priorities.
Applications were accepted on a rolling basis, meaning proposals could be submitted and reviewed as they arrived rather than waiting for a single review date. Even with rolling acceptance, there was a firm deadline of June 30, 2022. The Embassy notes that the deadline was tied to practical timing: it needed enough time to review applications, process awards, and implement funded activities before the end of the U.S. government fiscal year on September 30, 2022.
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The key takeaway for potential applicants is that the Embassy is seeking program proposals that align with PAS Djibouti priority areas and clearly demonstrate how the activity will strengthen U.S.-Djibouti ties, incorporate an American element, and contribute to increased understanding of the United States in Djibouti through credible cultural or educational engagement.Apply for AF DJ PAS 22 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Djibouti 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 Djibouti - PAS Annual Program Statement" 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 Dec 09, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2022. (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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Djibouti) - FAQs
1) Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
2) What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Djibouti). The funding instrument is a grant.
3) What is the purpose of the Annual Program Statement (APS)?
The APS explains what PAS Djibouti aims to accomplish with small grants, the themes and priorities applicants should focus on, and the basic procedures for submitting a proposal.
4) What is the overall goal of the program?
The program is intended to fund projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Djibouti through public diplomacy and cultural programming that highlights shared values, encourages cooperation, and supports greater mutual understanding.
5) What kinds of projects are a good fit for this grant?
Projects centered on public diplomacy and cultural programming that advance bilateral engagement and shared priorities are the best fit, especially when they are designed to build people-to-people and institutional connections between the United States and Djibouti.
6) Is an American component required?
Yes. Every proposed project must include a clear American component. This is described as a central requirement of the opportunity.
7) What counts as an "American component" for a proposal?
The American component can be an American cultural element or a direct connection to the United States through American experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions working in a relevant field.
8) How important is the U.S. connection in proposal competitiveness?
It is a core factor. The U.S. link is not optional or just a nice addition; it is a central part of what makes a proposal competitive under this APS.
9) What is PAS Djibouti looking for audiences to gain from funded activities?
The Embassy is looking for activities that help audiences better understand U.S. policies and perspectives, while also advancing people-to-people and institutional connections.
10) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $15,000.
11) How many awards were expected to be made?
The Embassy anticipated making around five awards.
12) Are these considered "small grants"?
Yes. The opportunity is explicitly described as a small grants program, and the $15,000 ceiling reflects that awards are relatively small by design.
13) What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is labeled as "Other." The description clarifies that the projects should be public diplomacy and cultural programming focused on bilateral engagement and shared priorities.
14) How were applications accepted (fixed deadline vs. rolling)?
Applications were accepted on a rolling basis, meaning proposals could be submitted and reviewed as they arrived rather than waiting for a single review date.
15) Was there still a final deadline even with rolling submissions?
Yes. Even with rolling acceptance, there was a firm deadline of June 30, 2022.
16) Why was the June 30, 2022 deadline important?
The Embassy stated the deadline was tied to timing needs: it needed enough time to review applications, process awards, and implement funded activities before the end of the U.S. government fiscal year on September 30, 2022.
17) What does the fiscal year timing imply for project implementation?
It implies funded activities needed to be planned and executed in a way that could be implemented before September 30, 2022, because the Embassy referenced the end of the U.S. government fiscal year as the key timing constraint.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others." The announcement references additional eligibility details in the full opportunity notice.
19) What is the main eligibility-related takeaway from the information provided?
The main takeaway is that applicants should focus on submitting proposals aligned with PAS Djibouti priority areas and clearly show how the project strengthens U.S.-Djibouti ties, includes a clear American element, and increases understanding of the United States in Djibouti through credible cultural or educational engagement.
20) What are the core elements a proposal should demonstrate?
Based on the APS description, a strong proposal should clearly demonstrate: (1) alignment with PAS Djibouti themes and priorities, (2) a clear American component, (3) a plan to strengthen U.S.-Djibouti ties through people-to-people or institutional connections, and (4) an approach that contributes to increased understanding of the United States in Djibouti via cultural or educational programming.
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