U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Benin is inviting Statements of Interest for projects that support its Public Diplomacy goals, with funding available through a grant program. The initiative aims to enhance cooperation and promote economic growth between the United States and Benin, focusing on three strategic objectives: improving security through anti-radicalization efforts, fostering economic growth via trade partnerships, and supporting democratic governance. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Beninese non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, totaling $100,000 in available funding. Interested parties must submit their proposals by June 2, 2025, and can direct inquiries to the U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team at cotonoupasgrants@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
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.