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

U.S. Mission to Benin · PDS-RCS-FY25

Award range

$5,000 – $20,000

Deadline

Not specified

Eligible applicants

Individuals, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Geographic eligibility and all attachment-specific conditions require review of the original announcement.

Eligibility details

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.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

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About this opportunity

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.

Funding geography: Not specified — review source. A funder’s address does not establish eligibility.

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Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: Federal. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.

Source fields and evidence

id: 358808
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opportunityNumber: PDS-RCS-FY25
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opportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest
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revision: 1
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agencyDetails: {"code":"BEN","seed":"DOS-BEN","agencyName":"U.S. Mission to Benin","agencyCode":"DOS-BEN","topAgencyCode":"DOS"}
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owningAgencyCode: DOS-BEN
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cfdas: [{"id":428099,"opportunityId":358808,"cfdaNumber":"19.022","programTitle":"Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants"},{"id":428098,"opportunityId":358808,"cfdaNumber":"19.040","programTitle":"Public Diplomacy Programs"}]
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forecastDesc: 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. 
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applicantTypes: [{"id":"21","description":"Individuals"},{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"}]
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applicantEligibilityDesc: 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.
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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"O","description":"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"}]
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awardFloor: 5000
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awardCeiling: 20000
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costSharing: false
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lastUpdatedDate: Jun 02, 2025 10:15:12 AM EDT
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status: forecasted
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Source retrieved 10/15/2026 · Revision 1. Always confirm current requirements and dates with the funder. Structured source fields are checked; this is not a determination that every applicant qualifies.

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