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Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives

Agency: U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: May 13, 2026

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire announces an open competition for higher education institutions to submit applications that will create sustainable linkages between American and Ivoirian universities. These programs will support academic collaboration, research partnerships, and/or student exchanges, between universities in both countries. 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. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Individuals

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Sheik O Kaba Grantor Phone 002252522494127

Email

For inquiries

usembgrants@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Abidjan_FY25_University_Partnership_NOFO_FINAL.docx
NOFO Announcement
Jun 5, 2025 04:32 PM UTC
SF424_4_0-V4.0_1.pdf
SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Org
May 23, 2025 11:19 AM UTC
SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Budget Information
May 23, 2025 11:23 AM UTC
SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0.pdf
Application form Individual
May 23, 2025 11:25 AM UTC
Abidjan_FY25_University_Partnership_NOFO_FINAL.docx
NOFO Announcement
May 23, 2025 11:15 AM UTC
SF425_2_0-V2.0_Federal_Financial_Report.pdf
SF425
May 23, 2025 11:27 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: August 3, 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

$75,000

Program Funding

10

Expected awards

$25,000

Award Minimum

$75,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PDS-SIV-100-FY25-NOFO

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

May 27, 2025

Archive date:

August 3, 2025

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