U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for a Full Proposal Application
🏛 U.S. Mission to Angola
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations based in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe that want to strengthen U.S.-Angola bilateral relationships through education, culture, and exchange programs.
Applicants must be registered organizations in Angola or São Tomé and Príncipe with capacity to implement public diplomacy initiatives. Your program must include a strong American cultural element or connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions.
Eligible activities include academic seminars, cultural performances, professional exchanges, skills training (digital literacy, entrepreneurship), and experiential learning programs. All programs must highlight shared U.S.-Angola values and support U.S. policy priorities in areas like innovation, trade, and economic development.
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Program description
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 who may be unaware of U.S. initiatives in Angola.
Skills for Success: Activities to promote professional skills such as resume writing, digital literacy, basic financial literacy, public speaking, communication skills, and entrepreneurship drawing on American and Angolan examples, to encourage successful participation in the global economy. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with English Clubs, American Spaces, or U.S. exchange alumni to conduct these activities. Target audiences include but are not limited to: Individuals who will soon complete or have completed formal education; and/or graduate/undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math with a strong interest in improving their English or pursuing graduate study in the United States.
Priority Program Areas for São Tomé and Príncipe:
Improve Economic Growth: Activities that connect and sustain networks between small to medium sized businesses, to promote local entrepreneurial growth to advance competitiveness and job creation and improving the business environment for potential U.S. investment.
Reinforce Mutual Understanding between the U.S. and São Tomé and Príncipe: Present accurate information on the U.S. and build connections between American and Santomean institutions at all levels; support the promotion of American cultural heritage; and foster English language proficiency for strategic audiences, entrepreneurs, and mid-career professionals in government service.
Participants and Audiences:
Proposals must identify a clearly defined target audience that the project seeks to influence. Well-defined audiences are countable and accessible through the project’s activities. Proposals should specify the changes in knowledge, understanding, attitudes, or behavior change in attitudes or behavioral action that they seek with the project – and how they plan to measure these outcomes.
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
● Programs relating to partisan political activity.
● For-profit programs.
● Charitable or development activities.
● Construction programs.
● Programs that support specific religious activities.
● Fund-raising campaigns.
● Lobbying for specific legislation or programs.
● Scientific research.
● Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
● Programs that duplicate existing programs.
● Programs that support or promote DEIA
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Full Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organization Registration Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Bios of Key Personnel
- Letters of Support from U.S. Partners (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Vanda M Lobato Grantor
- 📧 LuandaPDGrants@state.gov
- 📞 222-641-000
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Organizations registered in Angola or São Tomé and Príncipe with demonstrated capacity to implement public diplomacy programs. Your organization must have ties to U.S. institutions, experts, or cultural elements.
What activities are eligible?
Academic lectures, cultural performances, professional exchanges, skills training in digital literacy and entrepreneurship, heritage conservation, and experiential learning like Model UN programs.
What is the funding range?
Individual grants range from $10,000 to $50,000. The total program pool is $140,000 with a May 31 deadline.
Do I need cost-sharing or matching funds?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant. However, demonstrating organizational commitment through in-kind contributions strengthens your proposal.
What is the application timeline?
This is an annual program with a fixed deadline of May 31, 2025. Submit full proposals directly; no letter of intent is required.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly connect your program to U.S. policy priorities: innovation, fair trade, cybersecurity, science, technology, or energy sectors.
- Involve American experts, artists, or institutions directly in your program. Partnership depth matters for competitiveness.
- Describe measurable outcomes tied to bilateral understanding and participant engagement. Include specific audience numbers and evaluation methods.
- Propose realistic budgets within the $10,000-$50,000 range with clear justification for each line item.
- Emphasize how your program reaches underserved audiences unaware of U.S.-Angola partnership or development initiatives.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to establish clear connection to American experts, institutions, or cultural elements. Missing explicit link to U.S. policy priorities or bilateral cooperation goals. Underestimating evaluation and outcome measurement; vague metrics hurt competitiveness.
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