Opportunity Information: Apply for AFCOD 13 GR 001 AF 021113
Apply for AFCOD 13 GR 001 AF 021113
- The U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) business and commerce community development education environment health law, justice and legal services regional development science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Kinshasa 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 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2013 and posted on Apr 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2013. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Department of State, issued an Annual Program Statement for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants program focused on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The overall goal is to support projects that connect with Congolese communities, promote understanding of U.S. culture and values, and strengthen the capacity and professionalism of media actors. PAS indicates it will fund only a limited number of awards, so proposals are expected to be clearly aligned with the Embassy's public affairs priorities and designed to build or expand networks of reform-minded individuals and organizations.
For 2013, the Embassy highlights four main priority themes. The first is fighting corruption and impunity, with an emphasis on programs that strengthen civic education, support institutional development, encourage grassroots participation in democratic processes, and improve transparency and accountability in government. The second is access to quality education, where PAS is looking for practical efforts that build the skills of education leaders, administrators, teachers, and professors, including approaches that improve teaching quality and motivation, expand access to learning materials, improve learning environments, increase community involvement in school management, and create opportunities for out-of-school youth. The third theme is English language promotion, building on longstanding Embassy support through institutions like the Congo American Language Institute; competitive proposals in this area would expand the reach of English language schools, improve instruction, and strengthen the methods and skills of Congolese English teachers. The fourth is HIV/AIDS awareness under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), with a specific restriction: PAS will fund public information and awareness initiatives only, and will not fund direct service delivery such as HIV testing, treatment, or clinical care.
In addition to those core priorities, PAS notes it may also consider proposals that fit related themes such as security, health and sanitation, environment, economic growth and development, gender equality, youth engagement, and improving journalistic capacity. The types of activities the program typically supports include new media concepts designed to reach larger audiences, radio broadcasting initiatives, media training programs, English teaching and learning enhancements, community service and public education projects that promote democratic processes and volunteerism, youth recreation and leadership programs, cultural programming, and radio or television content that advances the stated objectives. At the same time, PAS signals several categories that are generally not a fit, including social welfare projects, individual travel to conferences, activities that merely complete work started with other funding, projects that are inherently political or appear partisan (including support for individual candidates or single-party electoral campaigns), political party activities, and projects that promote specific religious activities.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted April 15, 2013, with an application deadline of August 1, 2013 (and an archive date of August 31, 2013). Awards are relatively small, ranging from a floor of $1,000 to a ceiling of $10,000, and cost sharing or matching is required. The funding instrument may be a grant or a cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants are broad and include individuals; NGOs and nonprofits (including those with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status); private and public institutions of higher education; and local government entities such as city/township and county governments. The program is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), and the funding opportunity number is AFCOD 13 GR 001 AF 021113. For access issues or questions, applicants are directed to contact the Public Diplomacy Officer at the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa (phone: 00243817152404) or the PAS Kinshasa grants contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Small Grants program, announced through the Embassy's Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Department of State. It is presented as an Annual Program Statement focused on projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
What is the overall goal of the program?
The overall goal is to support projects that connect with Congolese communities, promote understanding of U.S. culture and values, and strengthen the capacity and professionalism of media actors.
How many awards will be funded?
PAS states it will fund only a limited number of awards, so proposals are expected to be strongly aligned with the Embassy's public affairs priorities.
What kinds of proposals is PAS looking for?
PAS expects proposals to be clearly aligned with the Embassy's public affairs priorities and designed to build or expand networks of reform-minded individuals and organizations.
What are the main priority themes for 2013?
For 2013, the Embassy highlights four main priority themes: (1) fighting corruption and impunity, (2) access to quality education, (3) English language promotion, and (4) HIV/AIDS awareness under PEPFAR (public information and awareness only).
What does the program mean by "fighting corruption and impunity"?
This theme emphasizes programs that strengthen civic education, support institutional development, encourage grassroots participation in democratic processes, and improve transparency and accountability in government.
What types of education projects are encouraged under the "access to quality education" theme?
PAS is looking for practical efforts that build the skills of education leaders, administrators, teachers, and professors. Examples described include approaches that improve teaching quality and motivation, expand access to learning materials, improve learning environments, increase community involvement in school management, and create opportunities for out-of-school youth.
What types of projects are encouraged under the English language promotion theme?
Competitive proposals would expand the reach of English language schools, improve instruction, and strengthen the methods and skills of Congolese English teachers. The Embassy notes longstanding support through institutions such as the Congo American Language Institute.
Are HIV/AIDS projects eligible, and are there restrictions?
Yes, HIV/AIDS awareness is a priority theme under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). However, there is a specific restriction: PAS will fund public information and awareness initiatives only, and will not fund direct service delivery such as HIV testing, treatment, or clinical care.
Are projects outside the four core priorities eligible?
PAS notes it may also consider proposals that fit related themes such as security, health and sanitation, environment, economic growth and development, gender equality, youth engagement, and improving journalistic capacity.
What types of activities does the program typically support?
The program typically supports activities including new media concepts designed to reach larger audiences, radio broadcasting initiatives, media training programs, English teaching and learning enhancements, community service and public education projects that promote democratic processes and volunteerism, youth recreation and leadership programs, cultural programming, and radio or television content that advances the stated objectives.
What kinds of projects are generally not a fit for this program?
PAS signals that several categories are generally not a fit, including social welfare projects, individual travel to conferences, activities that merely complete work started with other funding, projects that are inherently political or appear partisan (including support for individual candidates or single-party electoral campaigns), political party activities, and projects that promote specific religious activities.
Can the grant fund individual travel to conferences?
No. Individual travel to conferences is listed among the categories that are generally not a fit for this program.
Can the grant be used to complete a project that was started with other funding?
Projects that merely complete work started with other funding are listed as generally not a fit.
Are partisan or political campaign-related projects eligible?
No. PAS indicates it will not support projects that are inherently political or appear partisan, including support for individual candidates or single-party electoral campaigns, and it also excludes political party activities.
Are religious activities eligible for funding?
Projects that promote specific religious activities are listed as generally not a fit for this program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 1, 2013.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is August 31, 2013.
How much funding is available per award?
Awards are described as relatively small, ranging from a minimum (floor) of $1,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument may be a grant or a cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broad and include individuals; NGOs and nonprofits (including those with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status); private and public institutions of higher education; and local government entities such as city/township and county governments.
Do nonprofits need to have U.S. 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility description explicitly includes nonprofits with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is AFCOD 13 GR 001 AF 021113.
Who do applicants contact for access issues or questions?
Applicants are directed to contact the Public Diplomacy Officer at the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa (phone: 00243817152404) or the PAS Kinshasa grants contact.
What geographic focus does the program target?
The program is focused on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and aims to connect with Congolese communities.
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