Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program — Africa Regional Services funding opportunity
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Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program

Priority Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites citizen athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusio...

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Award $500–$12k Deadline in 26 days Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Apr 27, 2026
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: $500 – $12,000, total pool ~$50,000.
  • Next deadline: August 31, 2026.
  • Issued by: Africa Regional Services.
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  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: $500–$12k. Total program pool: $50,000.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

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About the funder

Africa Regional Services is a federal-level funder.

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Award amount
$500–$12k
Deadline
in 26 days
Aug 31, 2026
Total pool
$50k

About this opportunity

Priority Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites citizen athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusion on the ARS Speaker Program roster. Roster members may be selected for small program specific grants to conduct in-person and virtual outreach across sub-Saharan Africa. The ARS Speaker Program supports foreign policy goals in Africa by strengthening security, supporting shared prosperity, and promoting American excellence. In line with the Department’s Freedom 250 initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Decade of Sport in America programs are encouraged to: Share the American story and 250 years of American excellence in culture; and celebrate American achievement in sports. Lead the next era of results driven –Africa partnership. This Annual Program Statement seeks  citizen individuals with demonstrated expertise who can deliver programs in English and either French or Portuguese. Priority Program Areas include security; economic entrepreneurship; energy security, and critical minerals; and American creative industries as engines of economic opportunity. Selected individuals will be added to the ARS roster following review and interview. Being on the roster does not guarantee funding; individual grants will be made only when a specific embassy or consulate request matches a roster member’s expertise and availability. SOIs must be submitted using the dedicated form available at https://forms.office.com/g/NyK95VxSH9. All supporting documents (credentials/testimonials/endorsements, passport and a CV or résumé) must be emailed to arsspeaker@ Make sure the email subject line says “SOI” with your full name. Incomplete Statements of Interest will be rejected.

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Africa Regional Services
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  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Citation details

Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID362065
PostedApr 27, 2026

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