OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy, Conakry PDS Request for Statements of Interest
CategoryExplanation: The U.S. Embassy in Guinea invites SOIs for programs that strengthen   ties between the United States and Guinea through cultural and exchange programming that   highlight 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.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants  First-time applicants for U.S. Embassy grants are strongly encouraged to apply! The following   organization types are eligible:  &#8226; U.S. and Guinean Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil   society/non-governmental organizations;  &#8226; Educational institutions;  &#8226; Non-profit organizations;  &#8226; Individuals;  &#8226; Non-Governmental institutions;  2. Cost Sharing or Matching  Cost sharing is not required. When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the   applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal.   3. Other Eligibility Requirements  Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization, per round. If more than   one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be   considered ineligible for funding. An organization or individual selected for funding in round   one may not be considered for additional funding in the second round.
Description: A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe U.S. Embassy Conakry, Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for interested organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for funding a variety of program proposals that strengthen ties between the peoples of the United States and Guinea. The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. Please carefully follow all instructions below.The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise one-to-two-page statement of interest in English that succinctly and clearly communicates the applicant&#8217;s program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section to evaluate prior to requiring the development of a full proposal. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before a final funding decision is made. Purpose: The U.S. Embassy in Guinea invites SOIs for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Guinea through cultural and exchange programming that highlight 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Public Diplomacy Section &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy Conakry &lt;br/&gt;Phone 00224655104000