U.S. Embassy Ethiopia, PD Request for SOI 2025

PD Ethiopia invites SOIs for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Ethiopia through cultural, media, and exchange and programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and perspectives. PD grant programs include, but are not limited to:

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
• Artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions
• Programs developed by alumni of U.S.- sponsored exchange and programs
• Programs that strengthen relationships between Ethiopian and U.S. universities, businesses, and/or organizations
• Media training

Thematic Areas

• This request for SOIs is intended to inform individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions about opportunities from the Public Diplomacy section to support projects in at least one of the following thematic areas:
  • Efforts to support Ethiopia’s economic and political reforms, including support for civil society, democracy, and governance, and/or election processes
  • Helping media professionals, media educators, and the public learn how to discern reliable sources of information and identify mis- and disinformation, etc.
  • Promoting economic growth, especially via entrepreneurship, innovation, and promoting education about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
  • Engaging emerging and under-represented populations, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities through leadership, education, English language, culture, and other programs
  • Promoting tolerance and peace through reintegration and reincorporation of under-represented populations including youth, women, persons with disabilities, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
  • Promoting fair and peaceful elections
  • Promoting effective leadership and civic engagement
  • Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 200,000.
• Award Ceiling: $100,000.
• Award Floor: $25,000.
• Project Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12-18 months.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Public Diplomacy section encourages applications from the U.S. and Ethiopia:
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
  • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
  • Individuals will be considered, but priority is given to registered organizations and educational institutions with a proven track record of success.

Ineligibility Criteria

• The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
  • Programs relating to partisan political activity;
  • Charitable or development activities;
  • Construction programs;
  • Programs that support specific religious activities;
  • Fund-raising campaigns;
  • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
  • Scientific research;
  • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
  • Programs that duplicate existing programs.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.