[U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso](https://bf.usembassy.gov/)

July 25, 2025 (17:00)

$1,000–$25,000 per award | Up to 15 awards | 1-year projects | Total pool: $300,000 (pending availability)

Supports programs that strengthen U.S.–Burkina Faso cultural ties through public diplomacy, exchange, and engagement activities.

Only one proposal per organization; for-profit entities are not eligible.

--- ## Description The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), invites proposals for projects that foster cultural ties and mutual understanding between the United States and Burkina Faso. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines funding priorities, strategic themes, and application procedures for FY25. Projects must include an American cultural element or connection and should promote bilateral cooperation, economic prosperity, good governance, media development, and innovation. --- ## Due Dates - **Application deadline:** July 25, 2025, at 17:00 (local time) - Proposals received between April 1 and July 25 will be reviewed by August 15, with responses sent by August 30. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award range:** $1,000 to $25,000 per project - **Number of awards:** Up to 15 (subject to funding availability) - **Total available funding:** $300,000 (pending availability) - **Project duration:** Up to 1 year - **Funding instrument:** Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks, NGOs, civil society organizations) - Public and private educational institutions - Individuals - Public international organizations and governmental institutions - **Ineligible:** For-profit entities - **Other requirements:** - Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration (unless exempted) - Individuals do not need a UEI or SAM.gov registration - Only one proposal per organization; multiple submissions will render all ineligible - Proposals must focus on engaging Burkinabe audiences in Burkina Faso --- ## Application Process - **Required documents:** - SF-424 (organizations) or SF-424-I (individuals) - SF-424A (Budget Information) - SF-424B (Assurances, as applicable) - Proposal (max 8 pages) including summary, organizational background, problem statement, goals/objectives, activities, methods, timeline, key personnel, partners, monitoring/evaluation plan, and sustainability - Budget justification narrative - Attachments: 1-page CVs of key personnel, letters of support from partners, NICRA (if applicable), official permission letters (if required) - **Submission:** - By email to ouagapdgrants@state.gov - Or via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358708) or MyGrants - **Format:** All documents in English, budgets in USD, single-spaced, 12-point Calibri, 1-inch margins --- ## Additional Information ### Priority Program Areas - **Economic Prosperity:** Transparent, rules-based trade and investment; English language promotion for economic development - **Good Governance:** Strengthening democratic values, accountability, transparency, and civil society capacity - **Media Development:** Media professionalism, countering negative AI narratives, fact-checking, and social media transparency - **Creative Programs:** Innovation, economic empowerment, security, and bilateral partnerships ### Example Activities - Academic/professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs - Artistic/cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions - Professional and academic exchanges - Civic education projects - Media projects for audience engagement and content monetization - Youth community service and workforce development initiatives - Alumni engagement for U.S. exchange program participants ### Restrictions - No funding for: partisan political activity, charitable/development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, organizational growth, or duplicative programs - No funds for UNRWA, construction, military assistance, firearms, or government employee salaries/pensions ### Cost Sharing - Encouraged but not required; will not affect proposal review --- ## External Links - [U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso Local Grants Program](https://bf.usembassy.gov/education-culture/local-grants-program/) - [Full APS PDF](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/050525%20Ouaga_Annual%20Program%20Statement-Final.pdf) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358708) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |------------------------|------------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Public Diplomacy Grants| ouagapdgrants@state.gov | +226 25-49-53-00 | [Contact Page](https://bf.usembassy.gov/embassy/ouagadougou/contact/) | For technical questions or application issues, contact the email above or use the [Grants.gov help resources](https://apply07.grants.gov/help/html/help/index.htm#t=SearchGrants%2FSynopsisTab.htm&rhsearch=search%20packages).

U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO PDS Annual Program Statement

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