U.S. Embassy Mali Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The U.S. Embassy Mali Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number 2012 001) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Mission to Mali to support small, locally implemented public diplomacy projects in Mali. The program funds activities in areas such as arts and culture, education, and the humanities under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs). The overall purpose is to support initiatives that strengthen democratic culture and public dialogue, elevate constructive and moderate perspectives in the face of extremist narratives, deepen mutual understanding between Mali and the United States, and improve the communication skills and capacity of Malian communities, media, and government actors.

Projects supported by this opportunity are expected to advance one or more of four core goals. First, the program prioritizes efforts that encourage broad participation in Mali's democratic life, with special emphasis on women and youth, and that help strengthen public political discourse and democratic consolidation. Second, it seeks programs that promote moderate voices and counter extremist messaging, particularly messaging that recruits or manipulates communities by misinformation and exploitation. Third, it supports initiatives that reinforce ties between Mali and the United States by building mutual understanding and a sense of shared vision. Fourth, it funds activities designed to build communication capacity, which can include practical skills and tools for individuals, media organizations, or government stakeholders to communicate more effectively and responsibly.

A key requirement is that proposals must include a clear connection to American culture and values, or be specifically designed to increase understanding in Mali of American culture and society. In practice, this means applicants should be prepared to explain how their project will highlight U.S. experiences, principles, or cultural elements in a way that is relevant to Malian audiences, such as through educational exchanges, speaker programs, cultural programming, media and information literacy efforts, civic education, or similar public engagement activities that align with public diplomacy objectives.

Funding amounts are relatively small, with awards ranging from a minimum (floor) of USD 500 to a maximum (ceiling) of USD 10,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the end of the fiscal year, meaning proposals can be submitted and considered throughout the year rather than only by a single fixed deadline, until the funding cycle closes.

Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, NGOs, think tanks, and academic institutions. The eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific category), private institutions of higher education, and public and state controlled institutions of higher education. Applicants looking for the full announcement and detailed instructions are directed to the U.S. Embassy website posting for this program. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact is Megan Larson Kone, Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Mission to Mali, reachable by phone at 223 2070 2422, with a Public Affairs Section email inbox also provided in the announcement.

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