U.S. Mission to Kenya · Federal agency

U.S. Embassy Nairobi, PDS Annual Program Statement – Small Grants Program

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Award $10k–$50k Deadline 1206 days ago Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Closed posted Jan 25, 2023

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Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
Funding amount: $10,000 – $50,000.
Next deadline: April 30, 2023.
Issued by: U.S. Mission to Kenya.

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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: $10k–$50k.
Matching funds: not required.
Deadline type: Fixed.

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About the funder

U.S. Mission to Kenya is a federal-level funder.

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Award amount

$10k–$50k

Deadline

1206 days ago

Apr 30, 2023

About this opportunity

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Nairobi) of the Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes in focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen professional ties between the United States and Kenya through programming and exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased understanding of policy and perspectives. ** Priority will be given to proposals with creative, new approaches not previously or recently funded through the Public Diplomacy Section’s Annual Program Statement. **Priority Program Areas:1. Promote Rule of Good GovernancePromote good governance by focusing on issues such as rule-of-law, democratic governance, civic participation, inclusive societies, media literacy, media independence, prevention of corruption, prevention of gender-based violence, and prevention of violent extremism.2. Advance Climate Resilience, Including Promoting Food SecurityAddress the significant and adverse other cumulative impacts of pollution and environmental degradation, especially on communities that are marginalized or underserved.3. Promote Access to Mathematics (STEAM) Education and Entrepreneurship Training and OpportunitiesEnsure all members of a society, especially women and girls as well as members of marginalized and underserved communities, can access and participate equally in STEAM-related educational and entrepreneurial opportunities and economic activities. Priority Regions: At least one third (or thirty three percent, 33%) of grant activities must occur outside of Kenya’s five largest metropolitan areas (Nairobi, , Eldoret).Participants and Audiences:· Kenyans aged 15-30, including students;· Emerging voices, including civil society leaders and social influencers;· Business leaders and entrepreneurs;· Established opinion leaders, including cultural or academic institution leadership; or· Underserved and underrepresented groups and communities. The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:• Programs relating to partisan political activity;• Charitable or development activities;• Construction programs;• Programs that support specific religious activities;• Fund-raising campaigns;• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;• Scientific or specific academic research;• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; • Scholarships or tuition assistance;• Commercial or for-profit activities, including seed money; or• Programs that duplicate existing programs.

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U.S. Mission to Kenya

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Alabama
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Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
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Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
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New York
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Ohio
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Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
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Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
District of Columbia

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Source systemgrants.gov

Source ID345526

PostedJan 25, 2023

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Award size $10k–$50k

Deadline 1206 days ago

Level Federal

Type grant

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