U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest

In plain English

U.S. Mission to Benin (Department of State) has announced this as a forecast: an opportunity it expects to post. It is not open for applications yet. Estimated posting date: May 2, 2025 (this estimate has passed and the agency has not posted it yet). Estimated application due date: Jun 30, 2025.

Individual awards range from $5,000 to $20,000, the agency expects to make 6 awards and estimated total program funding is $100,000.

Eligible applicant types include individuals, plus others described in the listing.

The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.

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• Individuals
• Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)

Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Beninese:• 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.

Excerpt from the official forecast on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):

The U.S. Mission to Benin supports the country’s efforts to enhance cooperation and promote economic growth in partnership with the United States. The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section in Cotonou supports media, youth, and business leaders with training, mentorship, and grants to build resilience, strengthen ties, and foster prosperity. These efforts align with three key goals: making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

Read the full forecast on Grants.gov →