Forecasted · Grant
U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for a Full Proposal Application
U.S. Mission to Angola, Department of State
Key facts
Copied from the official Grants.gov record. Last verified October 29, 2026.
- Program name
- U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for a Full Proposal Application
- Issuing agency
- U.S. Mission to Angola (Department of State)
- Opportunity number
- DOS-PAS-ANG-FY25-01
- Funding type
- Grant
- Funding purpose
- Other — Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements include substantial involvement of the bureau or embassy in program implementation of the project. An FAA can also include substantial involvement. Examples of substantial involvement are included in section C.
- Status
- Forecasted
- Application deadline
- Forecasted · estimated close May 31, 2025 (agency estimate)Agency note: May 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m. W.A.T)
- Published award range
- $10,000 – $50,000
- Estimated total program funding
- $140,000
- Expected number of awards
- 5
- Cost sharing or match required
- No
- Eligible applicants (official categories)
- Others (see Additional Information on Eligibility)
- Relevant to
- Businesses and NonprofitsHow we determined this: Listed as 'Others'; the agency's eligibility text mentions businesses (flagged for review). Listed as 'Others'; the agency's eligibility text mentions nonprofits (flagged for review).
- Geographic restrictions
- None stated in structured data (federal opportunities are often nationwide). Check the eligibility details and full announcement for any limits.
- Assistance Listing (CFDA)
- 19.040
- Official source
- View on Grants.gov ↗
- Application URL
- www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358783 ↗Apply through Grants.gov (Workspace) using the application package on the official listing, unless the full announcement names a different submission system.
- Source identifier
- Grants.gov opportunity ID 358783 · Funding opportunity number DOS-PAS-ANG-FY25-01
- Posted
- April 30, 2025 · Source last updated April 30, 2025
- Last verified
- October 29, 2026 (against Grants.gov)
- Data completeness
- 100% of key fields published by the source
- Record confidence
- loweligibility described only in free text (in review); forecast — dates and amounts are agency estimates.
Eligibility details (from the agency)
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions2. Cost Sharing or MatchingNo Cost share or Matching is required. 3. Other Eligibility RequirementsAll organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.The target audience for the proposed Program must be selected based on the Priority Program Areas that strengthen ties and build prosperity and security between the United States of America, Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe. The U.S. Government will not fund programs that prioritize equality-based audience selection, but rather those that are merit-based.
Description (from the official listing)
The U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department is pleased to announce this Request for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from organizations interested in applying for funding of program proposals that strengthen ties between the people of the United States of America and Angola, through education, cultural and exchange programs that support U.S. priorities, highlight our shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 1. Goals and Objectives Program Objectives: These small grants intend to strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States, Angola, and São Tomé and Príncipe through activities that highlight shared values, goals, and cooperation. All proposals must have a strong American cultural element, or a 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. Some examples of U.S. Policy include, but are not limited to, ensuring fair economic and trade relationships, curbing illegal immigration, and celebrating American innovation in energy, science, technology, cybersecurity, and AI. Examples of PAS-funded programs include, but are not limited to: ● Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs. ● Artistic and cultural programs, joint performances, and exhibitions involving the work of American artists or American subjects. ●…
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The U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department is pleased to announce this Request for Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from organizations interested in applying for funding of program proposals that strengthen ties between the people of the United States of America and Angola, through education, cultural and exchange programs that support U.S. priorities, highlight our shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 1. Goals and Objectives Program Objectives: These small grants intend to strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States, Angola, and São Tomé and Príncipe through activities that highlight shared values, goals, and cooperation. All proposals must have a strong American cultural element, or a 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. Some examples of U.S. Policy include, but are not limited to, ensuring fair economic and trade relationships, curbing illegal immigration, and celebrating American innovation in energy, science, technology, cybersecurity, and AI. Examples of PAS-funded programs include, but are not limited to: ● Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs. ● Artistic and cultural programs, joint performances, and exhibitions involving the work of American artists or American subjects. ● Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs. ● Programs that expand PDS American Corners and American Spaces activities. ● Professional and academic exchanges and programs. ● Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S.-government sponsored educational or professional exchange program. ● Experiential learning activities (e.g. Model UN, Model Government). Note: Proposed programs may take place virtually or in-person with public health protocols in place, or a combination of both. Priority Program Areas for Angola: U.S.- Angola Partnership: Activities to promote a deeper understanding of the United States’ long support for Angola’s development, prosperity, security and strengthen our bilateral relationship. Target audiences include Organizations and Individuals who may be unaware of U.S. initiatives in Angola. Skills for Success: Activities to promote professional skills such as resume writing, digital literacy, basic financial literacy, public speaking, communication skills, and entrepreneurship drawing on American and Angolan examples, to encourage successful participation in the global economy. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with English Clubs, American Spaces, or U.S. exchange alumni to conduct these activities. Target audiences include but are not limited to: Individuals who will soon complete or have completed formal education; and/or graduate/undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math with a strong interest in improving their English or pursuing graduate study in the United States. Priority Program Areas for São Tomé and Príncipe: Improve Economic Growth: Activities that connect and sustain networks between small to medium sized businesses, to promote local entrepreneurial growth to advance competitiveness and job creation and improving the business environment for potential U.S. investment. Reinforce Mutual Understanding between the U.S. and São Tomé and Príncipe: Present accurate information on the U.S. and build connections between American and Santomean institutions at all levels; support the promotion of American cultural heritage; and foster English language proficiency for strategic audiences, entrepreneurs, and mid-career professionals in government service. Participants and Audiences: Proposals must identify a clearly defined target audience that the project seeks to influence. Well-defined audiences are countable and accessible through the project’s activities. Proposals should specify the changes in knowledge, understanding, attitudes, or behavior change in attitudes or behavioral action that they seek with the project – and how they plan to measure these outcomes. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: ● Programs relating to partisan political activity. ● For-profit programs. ● Charitable or development activities. ● Construction programs. ● Programs that support specific religious activities. ● Fund-raising campaigns. ● Lobbying for specific legislation or programs. ● Scientific research. ● Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or ● Programs that duplicate existing programs. ● Programs that support or promote DEIA
Agency contact
Vanda M Lobato Grantor
LuandaPDGrants@state.gov