U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for a Full Proposal Application

The U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department is pleased to announce this Request for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from organizations interested in applying for funding of program proposals that strengthen ties between the people of the United States of America and Angola, through education, cultural and exchange programs that support U.S. priorities, highlight our shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 1. Goals and Objectives Program Objectives: These small grants intend to strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States, Angola, and São Tomé and Príncipe through activities that highlight shared values, goals, and cooperation. All proposals must have a strong American cultural element, or a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Some examples of U.S. Policy include, but are not limited to, ensuring fair economic and trade relationships, curbing illegal immigration, and celebrating American innovation in energy, science, technology, cybersecurity, and AI. Examples of PAS-funded programs include, but are not limited to: ● Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs. ● Artistic and cultural programs, joint performances, and exhibitions involving the work of American artists or American subjects. ● Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs. ● Programs that expand PDS American Corners and American Spaces activities. ● Professional and academic exchanges and programs. ● Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S.-government sponsored educational or professional exchange program. ● Experiential learning activities (e.g. Model UN, Model Government). Note: Proposed programs may take place virtually or in-person with public health protocols in place, or a combination of both. Priority Program Areas for Angola: U.S.- Angola Partnership: Activities to promote a deeper understanding of the United States’ long support for Angola’s development, prosperity, security and strengthen our bilateral relationship. Target audiences include Organizations and Individuals...

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions2. Cost Sharing or MatchingNo Cost share or Matching is required. 3. Other Eligibility RequirementsAll organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.The target audience for the proposed Program must be selected based on the Priority Program Areas that strengthen ties and build prosperity and security between the United States of America, Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe. The U.S. Government will not fund programs that prioritize equality-based audience selection, but rather those that are merit-based.