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U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Grants for Mission-Aligned Projects in Benin

The U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Section, part of the U.S. Department of State, is seeking Statements of Interest for projects that advance U.S. mission goals in Benin. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Section (U.S. Department of State) - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. and Beninese individuals - Registered not-for-profit organizations - Educational institutions - Governmental institutions - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products requested - Grants for public diplomacy program activities and projects - Focus areas include: - Countering terrorism and radicalization - Promoting community resilience - Supporting press freedom, governance, and English language learning - Enhancing trade, STEM empowerment, and entrepreneurship - Funding Details: - Individual awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 - Total program funding is $100,000 - 1-2 grants anticipated per focus area - Unique/Notable Requirements: - For programmatic activities only (no for-profit entities) - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Organizations must be registered in SAM.gov - Projects must be completed within 12 months - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a grants opportunity.

Description

The U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Section is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects that support mission goals and U.S. foreign policy objectives in Benin. The program focuses on three key goals: making America safer by countering terrorism and promoting community resilience; making America stronger by supporting press freedom, governance, and education; and making America more prosperous by enhancing trade and entrepreneurship. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Beninese individuals, non-profits, educational institutions, and governmental institutions. Awards range from $5,000 to $20,000 with a total program funding of $100,000, and projects should be completed within 12 months.

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