U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

The U.S. Embassy in Lomé, Togo, is inviting proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2026. This Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks projects that strengthen the U.S.-Togo relationship by promoting economic growth, enhancing security cooperation, and highlighting American innovation. Eligible applicants include U.S. and local non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and governmental organizations. The program aims to secure U.S. commercial wins, strengthen bilateral security ties, and amplify American excellence and innovation. Projects should be completed within 18 months, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Applications are due by June 30, 2026, and must include mandatory forms, a detailed proposal (maximum 7 pages), a budget justification, and various attachments. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration, though individuals are exempt.

The U.S. Embassy in Lomé, Togo, issued an Annual Program Statement for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, offering funding between $5,000 and $25,000, with a total of $60,000 available. The program seeks proposals to strengthen the U.S.-Togo relationship by promoting economic growth, enhancing security cooperation, and highlighting American innovation. Eligible applicants include U.S. and local non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations, but not for-profit entities. Projects must align with specific goals, such as securing U.S. commercial wins, strengthening bilateral security ties, or amplifying American excellence and innovation. The application deadline is June 30th, 2026. Proposals must include mandatory forms, a detailed proposal (max 7 pages), a budget justification, and attachments like resumes and letters of support. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration. Applications are reviewed based on program idea quality, organizational capacity, project planning, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability.

The U.S. Embassy in Lomé, Togo, issued an Annual Program Statement for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Lome-FY26-APS-0001), inviting proposals to strengthen U.S.-Togo relations. The program focuses on three priority areas: securing U.S. commercial wins, strengthening bilateral security ties, and amplifying American excellence and innovation. Eligible applicants include U.S. and local non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and governmental institutions, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026, and must include mandatory forms, a detailed proposal, a budget justification, and attachments such as resumes and letters of support. All organizational applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration. The program will not fund partisan political activities, charitable work, construction, religious activities, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, or institutional development.