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U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement

Agency: U.S. Mission to Kenya

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: November 27, 2024

Funding opportunity

Summary

Program Description


Goals and Objectives


The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.  


Priority Program Areas: Proposals must address one of the following key program areas:


1. Economic Prosperity – Advances the prosperity of the United States and Kenya through a fair and reciprocal economic partnership, the strengthening of Kenya’s business climate, support for its startup ecosystem, clean energy solutions and climate change resiliency, and education that skills the next generation of workers. 


2. Democracy and Governance – Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values, and protection of fundamental freedoms.


3. U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Partnership – Engage creative economy leaders, the Kenyan public, the investor community, and government officials in support of creative economy development and U.S.-Kenya partnership. Program goals could include Government of Kenya policies adopted in support of creative economy growth, advancement of intellectual property protections, U.S.-Kenya creative industry investment opportunities, public understanding and support for U.S. creative economy engagement in Kenya, strengthening of professional networks across different industries, and development of Kenyan university initiatives that facilitate creative economy education and job growth.  


4. U.S.-Kenya Higher Education Partnership – Launching and strengthening of long-term joint initiatives between Kenyan and U.S. universities, especially focused on technology, joint research, and private-sector job growth. Program goals could include mutually beneficial tech, education, and business developments for students, researchers, startups, faculty, and larger commercial enterprises. Proposed fields for U.S.-Kenya university cooperation could include trade and investment, economic growth, renewable energy and green industrialization, global health advancements, and security cooperation.


Participants and Audiences:

Kenyans who may be in any of the following categories;

• Kenyans between the ages of 16 and 35, including students, civil society leaders and  social influencers;

• Business leaders and rising entrepreneurs;

• Established opinion leaders, including cultural influencers and academic institution leadership.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

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Additional information

The following registered U.S. and Kenyan organizations and individuals are eligible to apply: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Non-profit educational institutions• Individuals• Governmental institutions

Grantor contact information

Description

NairobiGrants@state.gov

Email

NairobiGrants@state.gov

NairobiGrants@state.gov

Phone

munyorimw@state

Documents

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Link to additional information

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Closing: May 30, 2025

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

$50,000

Award Ceiling

$15,000

Award Floor

Funding opportunity number:

DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-001

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

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Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

• Economic Prosperity • Democracy and Governance • U.S. - Kenya Creative Economy Partnership • U.S. - Kenya Higher Education Partnership

History

Version:

4

Posted date:

November 27, 2024

Archive date:

June 29, 2025

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