U.S. Embassy Djibouti PDS Annual Program Statement
🏛 U.S. Mission to Djibouti
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and institutions that want to strengthen U.S.-Djibouti cultural ties through public diplomacy programming. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions.
Eligible activities focus on entrepreneurship and innovation in STEM, youth leadership, English language acquisition, and job-readiness skills. Programs must target young audiences in Djibouti City and throughout the country.
Organizations must be based in or have operations in Djibouti. The grant does not support partisan political activity, charitable development, construction, religious programming, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, or organizational growth initiatives.
Award amounts range from $5,000 to $25,000, with projects lasting 6 to 12 months.
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Key dates
- Feb 11, 2024 Applications open
- Apr 12, 2024 Application deadline
- Oct 1, 2024 Project start
Program description
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Djibouti Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.
Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Djibouti invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Djibouti through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or 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.
Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
- Entrepreneurship and innovation in STEM fields;
- Youth leadership programs;
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
Priority Program Areas:
- Entrepreneurship, business development, tech/innovation skills development
- English Language acquisition
- Skills for job seekers which might include resume writing, preparing for interviews and business software skills.
Participants and Audiences:
PDS Djibouti will consider the full range and diversity of Djibouti and U.S. organizations. The Public Diplomacy Section will also seek to target young audiences in Djibouti City and throughout the country who are searching for the skills needed to obtain employment or further their education, including the improvement of their English language skills.
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- 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.
Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding:
The Statutory Authorities for this program are the Smith-Mundt Act, Fulbright-Hays, and American Spaces. The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding.
B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION
Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months.
Number of awards anticipated: dependent on amounts.
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5000 to a maximum of $25000.
Total available funding: $50000.
Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2024 Public Diplomacy Funding
Anticipated program start date: October 2024
This notice is subject to availability of funding.
PDS Djibouti reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. Government. All projects are subject to negotiation by the Grants Officer before final award.
Funding Instrument Type: Grant.
Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less.
PDS will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION
- Eligible Applicants
The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Djibouti:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
- Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is not required.
- Other Eligibility Requirements
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.
In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.
D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
- Address to Request Application Package
Application forms required below are available at https://grants.gov/forms
- Content and Form of Application Submission
Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
Content of Application
Please ensure:
- The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity
- All documents are in English
- All budgets are in U.S. dollars
- All pages are numbered
- All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and
- All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12 point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.
The following documents are required:
1. Mandatory application forms
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance –individuals) at https://grants.gov/forms
- SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at https://grants.gov/forms
- SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) at https://grants.gov/forms
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Proof of organization registration in Djibouti
- Letters of commitment from American partners (if applicable)
- Timeline for program implementation
Program contact
- 👤 U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section Grantor
- 📧 DjiboutiPDSubmissions@state.gov
- 📞 0025321453339
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,002
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$425,000
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$315,177
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$290,000
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$269,061
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$268,500
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$250,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.022). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,943,397 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Organizations and institutions based in or operating in Djibouti can apply. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts or institutions.
What types of programs does the grant support?
Priority areas include entrepreneurship and STEM skills, English language acquisition, and job-readiness training. Programs must strengthen U.S.-Djibouti cultural ties and promote bilateral cooperation.
Are there any programs that are not eligible for funding?
Yes. The grant does not fund partisan political activity, charitable development, construction, religious programming, fundraising campaigns, lobbying, scientific research, or programs designed primarily for organizational growth.
What is the deadline and award timeline?
The deadline is April 12, 2024. Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000, and projects run 6 to 12 months, with an anticipated start date of October 2024.
Can we partner with an American organization or expert?
Yes—in fact, you must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. This is a core requirement of the program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize the American connection. Include details about how U.S. experts, organizations, or cultural elements are integrated into your program design.
- Focus on youth audiences. The grant prioritizes young Djiboutians seeking employment or further education, especially those improving English language skills.
- Align with priority areas. Programs in entrepreneurship, STEM innovation, English language, or job-readiness skills have the strongest chance of funding.
- Keep programs focused and clear. Avoid proposals that appear to benefit your organization's internal growth rather than public diplomacy goals.
- Propose realistic activities for 6–12 months. Be specific about what participants will learn and how the program advances U.S.-Djibouti cultural understanding.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Programs lack a clear American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts and institutions. Proposals that focus primarily on organizational growth or institutional development rather than public diplomacy goals fail review. Applicants miss the tight deadline (April 12, 2024) or submit poorly scoped activities that cannot be completed in 6–12 months.
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