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Public Diplomacy Grants Program for Economic, Security, and Cultural Initiatives in Burkina Faso

The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, is seeking proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to advance U.S.-Burkina Faso relations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - U.S. Department of State (sole government entity and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of projects supporting economic growth, security cooperation, public health, and cultural exchange - Activities may include academic lectures, professional exchanges, entrepreneurship programs, multimedia campaigns, and STEM initiatives - No specific part numbers or product quantities; focus is on service delivery and measurable project outcomes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must foster commercial partnerships, address security challenges (e.g., transnational crime, border security), and expand English language and entrepreneurship education - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and governmental/international organizations from Burkina Faso or the U.S. - Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a total funding pool of $60,000 and an expected five awards - Projects must demonstrate measurable results, responsible resource use, and sustainability beyond U.S. government funding - Place of Performance: - U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou and locations throughout Burkina Faso

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, through its Public Diplomacy Section, is announcing an open competition for organizations to submit proposals that strengthen the relationship between the United States and Burkina Faso. The program aims to advance shared priorities such as economic growth, security cooperation, and showcasing American innovation. Projects should foster commercial partnerships, encourage co-investment, and address security challenges like transnational crime and border security. Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, individuals, and governmental or international organizations from Burkina Faso or the United States. Awards will range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a total funding pool of $60,000 and an expected five awards.

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