[U.S. Mission to Togo](https://tg.usembassy.gov/)

July 31, 2025 (final deadline for FY25 APS) | Rolling reviews throughout the year

$10,000–$25,000 per award | Up to $60,000 total available funding | 3–12 month project period

Supports projects that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo through programs featuring American cultural elements and fostering bilateral cooperation.

--- ## Description The U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo, invites proposals for its Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (APS), which funds projects that reinforce cultural connections and mutual understanding between the United States and Togo. Eligible projects must include an American cultural component, such as engagement with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions, and should promote U.S. policy perspectives. Priority areas include: - **Peace & Security:** Promoting peace, tolerance, social cohesion, and countering violent extremism. - **Democratic Institutions:** Encouraging civic engagement and democratic participation, especially among youth and women. - **Economic Growth:** Supporting entrepreneurship, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships. Typical funded activities include academic/professional lectures, seminars, speaker programs, artistic/cultural workshops, performances, exhibitions, and exchanges. --- ## Due Dates - **Final deadline:** July 31, 2025 - **Rolling reviews:** - Proposals received Nov 1–Dec 31: reviewed by Jan 15 (responses by Jan 30) - Proposals received Jan 1–Mar 31: reviewed by Apr 15 (responses by Apr 30) - Proposals received Apr 1–Jun 30: reviewed by Aug 1 (responses by Aug 15) - Proposals received by Jul 31: reviewed by Aug 15, pending funds --- ## Funding Amount - **Award range:** $10,000 to $25,000 per project - **Total available funding:** $60,000 (pending availability) - **Expected number of awards:** Up to 10 - **Project duration:** 3 to 12 months --- ## Eligibility Applicants must be one of the following: - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks, NGOs, civil society) - Public or private educational institutions - Individuals - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions **Additional notes:** - Cost sharing/matching is not required. - Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active registration on [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/). Individuals do not require UEI or SAM.gov registration. - Only one proposal per organization will be considered; submitting multiple proposals will render all ineligible. --- ## Application Process **Required documents:** - SF-424 (organizations) or SF-424-I (individuals) - SF-424A (budget) - SF-424B (assurances, for certain applicants) - Summary page (cover sheet) - Proposal (max 4 pages), including objectives, activities, timeline, personnel, partners, monitoring/evaluation, and sustainability plan - Budget justification narrative - Attachments: 1-page CVs of key personnel, letters of support from partners, NICRA (if indirect costs are claimed), official permission letters (if required) **Submission:** - Email all application materials to: LomePDGrants@state.gov - All documents must be in English and budgets in U.S. dollars. **Review process:** - Applications are evaluated on program quality, organizational capacity, planning, budget, monitoring/evaluation, and sustainability. - Only one application per organization is allowed. --- ## Additional Information - Awards are made as grants, cooperative agreements, or fixed-amount awards. - Construction, partisan political activity, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, and institutional development are not eligible for funding. - Funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages or for activities supporting migration to the U.S. - Recipients must comply with all relevant U.S. federal regulations and reporting requirements. --- ## External Links - [Full program details and application instructions (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Lome-Annual%20Program%20Statement-2025%20v5.pdf) - [U.S. Embassy Togo Funding Opportunities](https://tg.usembassy.gov/embassy/funding-opportunities/) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356996) - [Budget Narrative Sample Template (XLSX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Embassy%20Lome%20Budget%20Narrative%20Sample%20Template%20(002).xlsx) - [SF-424 and related forms](https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------| | Public Diplomacy Grants Team | LomePDGrants@state.gov | For all inquiries and submissions |

U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

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