Opportunity Information: Apply for AFABV 21 01
The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Affairs Section (PAS) is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Embassy Abuja PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number AFABV 21 01). This opportunity supports projects designed to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Nigeria, using cultural and exchange-based programming that highlights shared values and encourages practical bilateral cooperation. A core requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American cultural element or a direct connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field, with the goal of improving understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.
The program is looking for a wide range of public diplomacy activities. Examples include academic or professional lectures and seminars, exchanges and speaker programs, arts and culture workshops, joint performances, exhibitions, and media events, as well as cultural heritage conservation and preservation initiatives. PAS also welcomes training and empowerment programs, leadership, youth, and sports initiatives, and projects that explicitly advance peace, security, and national unity. While the formats can vary, proposals are expected to be people-focused, engagement-driven, and designed to create real connections and learning opportunities between Nigerians and Americans or American institutions.
In terms of priorities, PAS Abuja emphasizes programs that support democratic governance, unity, and stability in Nigeria. This can include projects promoting active citizenship and grassroots mobilization at the state and local levels, youth political activism, transparency and accountability, civil society engagement and capacity building, and stronger media resources including verification and fact-checking techniques. A second major priority is strengthening human capital to promote inclusive economic growth and development, with interest in empowerment initiatives, mentorship series, and STEM education programming. A third priority area focuses on security and social cohesion: proposals that counter violent extremist narratives and misinformation, reduce rural violence, support community interventions, promote interfaith and intercommunal conflict resolution, or build peace through sports align strongly with the Embassy's goals.
PAS also prioritizes programs that improve and expand English language learning and encourage study in U.S. institutions. This can include curriculum development, teacher training, and educational exchanges that create pathways to U.S. study or deepen English instruction capacity. In addition, the Embassy is open to projects supporting Nigeria's COVID-19 response, such as public awareness campaigns, media messaging efforts, and programming addressing gender-based violence awareness, prevention, and response in the pandemic context. A notable geographic and audience focus is northern Nigeria, meaning proposals should be designed to reach northern states and communities or clearly demonstrate relevance to northern Nigerian audiences.
The announcement is explicit about what it will not fund. Ineligible activities include partisan political programs, charitable or general social welfare projects, tuition support, and individual travel to attend conferences. It also excludes construction projects, programs supporting specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, and lobbying efforts aimed at specific legislation or government programs. Scientific research is not supported under this small grants mechanism, and proposals primarily intended to grow or develop the applicant organization itself (rather than deliver a public-facing program) are not eligible. Projects that duplicate existing programs are also discouraged, so applicants need to show what is new, different, or clearly additive about their approach.
From the funding details provided, the opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Nigeria, and categorized as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.040. The award ceiling listed is up to USD 50,000, with an expectation of about 15 awards. The posting indicates a creation date of February 23, 2021, with an original closing date of July 30, 2021. The legal authorities cited for the program include the Fulbright-Hays Act, which supports international exchanges addressing issues of mutual interest to the United States and partner countries, and the Smith-Mundt Act, which governs how the U.S. government engages foreign publics through public diplomacy and related outreach.
Overall, this grant is best suited for organizations proposing practical, well-structured public diplomacy projects that connect Nigerian participants (especially in northern Nigeria) with American expertise and culture, and that clearly align with the Embassy's thematic priorities around democratic governance, human capital and economic inclusion, peace and security, English language and educational opportunity, and COVID-19-related community needs.Apply for AFABV 21 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Nigeria in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Abuja PAS Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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