Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS PDS AF FY23
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Section, is offering funding under its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program via an Annual Program Statement. This opportunity is meant to support projects in Botswana that advance U.S.-Botswana ties while also addressing shared priorities in areas like economic development, environmental sustainability, and inclusive governance. The funding is issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Botswana, and is structured as a discretionary grant program, meaning proposals are competitively reviewed and funded based on how well they match the Embassy's goals and available resources.
At the core of this grant opportunity is the goal of strengthening the bilateral relationship between the United States and Botswana through practical, community-facing programs that also highlight U.S. engagement and values. The Embassy is looking for proposals that help build Botswana's knowledge-based economy, support renewable energy initiatives, and promote climate change adaptation and mitigation. It also prioritizes programming that empowers women in public leadership, enhances security, reinforces conservation roles, and supports the growth of civil society. Another explicit focus area is encouraging diversity and inclusion, particularly initiatives that incorporate minority groups. Alongside these themes, the Embassy also welcomes cultural and exchange-oriented programming that promotes shared values and cooperation between the two countries.
A central requirement is that every project must include a clear American element. In practice, this means proposals need to show a direct connection to the United States, such as incorporating an American cultural component or partnering with American experts, organizations, or institutions. The intent is not only to deliver a local benefit in Botswana, but also to promote greater understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives and to create meaningful professional or cultural linkages between Batswana participants and American counterparts.
The Embassy provides examples of the types of activities it is interested in funding, which gives a good sense of what competitive proposals might look like. These examples include academic and professional lectures, seminars, exchanges, and speaker programs; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects; natural resource management workshops aimed at supporting local community-based organizations; and public-facing anti-pollution and waste management awareness workshops for communities and city management officials. The examples are not exhaustive, but they illustrate that the program is open to a wide range of formats as long as the activity strongly aligns with the stated priorities and includes a credible U.S. connection.
From the published opportunity details, the program has an award ceiling of up to 250,000 USD and anticipated making around five awards. The funding opportunity is listed under the Department of State and references CFDA numbers 19.022, 19.025, and 19.040. The opportunity was created on February 23, 2023, with an original closing date of August 31, 2023. Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," which typically signals that multiple applicant types may be considered depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement, but the key takeaway is that applicants should confirm eligibility requirements in the official grant notice and ensure their proposal clearly fits PD Gaborone's thematic priorities and public diplomacy purpose.Apply for DOS PDS AF FY23
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Botswana 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 Gaborone PD Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022, 19.025, 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2023. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program at the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone?
It is a discretionary (competitive) grant program run by the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Section. The program funds projects in Botswana that strengthen U.S.-Botswana ties while addressing shared priorities such as economic development, environmental sustainability, and inclusive governance.
Who is offering and issuing this funding?
The funding is issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Botswana (U.S. Embassy in Gaborone), through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Section.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Botswana through practical, community-facing programs that also highlight U.S. engagement and values, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation.
Where must the funded projects take place?
The opportunity is described as supporting projects in Botswana.
What types of priorities and themes does the Embassy want proposals to address?
The Embassy emphasizes proposals that advance U.S.-Botswana ties and address shared priorities, including economic development, environmental sustainability, and inclusive governance. Additional priority areas called out include building a knowledge-based economy, renewable energy, climate change adaptation and mitigation, women in public leadership, security, conservation roles, and civil society growth.
How important are diversity and inclusion in this grant program?
Diversity and inclusion are explicitly prioritized. The Embassy particularly encourages initiatives that incorporate minority groups.
Are cultural and exchange-focused projects eligible?
Yes. The Embassy welcomes cultural and exchange-oriented programming that promotes shared values and cooperation between the United States and Botswana, as long as the project aligns with the program priorities and includes a clear American element.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant program?
It means proposals are competitively reviewed and are funded based on how well they match the Embassy's goals and public diplomacy purpose, as well as available resources.
What is the "American element" requirement?
Every project must include a clear American element, meaning a direct and credible connection to the United States built into the project design.
What are examples of acceptable "American elements" in a proposal?
Examples described include incorporating an American cultural component or partnering with American experts, organizations, or institutions. The intent is to create meaningful professional or cultural linkages between Batswana participants and American counterparts and promote understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.
What kinds of activities does the Embassy say it is interested in funding?
The opportunity lists examples such as academic and professional lectures, seminars, exchanges, and speaker programs; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects; natural resource management workshops supporting local community-based organizations; and public-facing anti-pollution and waste management awareness workshops for communities and city management officials.
Are the listed activity examples the only eligible project types?
No. The examples are described as not exhaustive. The program is open to a wide range of formats as long as the activities strongly align with the stated priorities and include a credible U.S. connection.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The published award ceiling is up to 250,000 USD.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making around five awards.
Which CFDA numbers are referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA numbers 19.022, 19.025, and 19.040.
When was the opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on February 23, 2023, and the original closing date listed was August 31, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others." This generally suggests multiple applicant types may be considered depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement.
How should applicants confirm whether they are eligible?
Applicants should confirm the eligibility requirements in the official grant notice and ensure the proposal clearly fits PD Gaborone's thematic priorities and public diplomacy purpose.
What makes a proposal more competitive based on the information provided?
A competitive proposal, based on the stated criteria, is one that strongly aligns with the Embassy's priority themes, clearly strengthens U.S.-Botswana ties, includes a clear and credible American element, and is designed as a practical, community-facing program that advances mutual understanding and cooperation.
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