Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS NBO PDS FY23 001
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is offering funding for small grants aimed at strengthening ties between the U.S. and Kenya. These grants support projects that incorporate American cultural elements or expertise and promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
### **Priority Program Areas:** 1. **Rule of Law, Democracy, and Good Governance** – Initiatives that encourage democratic governance, civic participation, media literacy, prevention of corruption, and inclusive societies. 2. **Climate Resilience and Food Security** – Projects addressing environmental degradation, pollution, and their impacts on marginalized communities. 3. **STEAM Education and Entrepreneurship** – Programs ensuring equitable access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education, with a focus on women, girls, and underserved populations.
### **Grant Requirements:** - At least **33% of activities** must take place **outside** Kenya's five largest cities (Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret). - Target audience includes **young Kenyans (15-30 years old), civil society leaders, social influencers, business leaders, opinion leaders, and marginalized communities**.
### **Ineligible Activities:** Funding **cannot** support partisan politics, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, construction, scholarships, profit-making ventures, or duplication of existing programs.
### **Who Can Apply:** Applications are open to **Kenya-based** individuals, non-profits, think tanks, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. U.S. partnerships are allowed, but the primary applicant must be based in Kenya.
This grant program encourages **innovative and new approaches** that have not previously been funded by PDS Nairobi.Apply for DOS NBO PDS FY23 001
- The U.S. Mission to Kenya in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Nairobi, PDS Annual Program Statement – Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-04-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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