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ARS Speaker Program seeks U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes for outreach in sub-Saharan Africa

Africa Regional Services Paris, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, is seeking U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches for its Speaker Program roster to support outreach in sub-Saharan Africa. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of African Affairs - Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Africa Regional Services Paris - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; this opportunity is for individual U.S. citizens - Products/Services Requested: - Small grants for speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to conduct in-person and virtual outreach programs - Priority focus areas: security, economic prosperity, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, energy security, critical minerals, American arts, sports, creative industries, and migration - Programs must be delivered in English and either French or Portuguese - Up to 8 grants anticipated, each ranging from $500 to $12,000, with a total funding pool of $50,000 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S. citizens - Demonstrated expertise in relevant fields - Language proficiency in English and French or Portuguese - Place of performance is sub-Saharan Africa; ARS Paris is the managing office

Description

Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest for inclusion on the ARS U.S. Speaker Program roster. Selected individuals may receive small program-specific grants to conduct in-person and virtual outreach across sub-Saharan Africa. The program supports U.S. foreign policy goals by strengthening security, supporting shared prosperity, and promoting American excellence, with priority areas including security, economic prosperity, innovation, energy security, and American arts and sports. Applicants must be U.S. citizens able to deliver programs in English and either French or Portuguese.

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