Opportunity Information: Apply for PD BNG FY21
The U.S. Embassy in Bangui, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced a FY21 Public Diplomacy Small Grants opportunity under an Annual Program Statement (APS). This APS serves as a standing notice that outlines what the Embassy is looking to support, the priority themes it wants proposals to address, and the basic process applicants must follow to request funding. The grant is run by the U.S. Department of State and is categorized as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.040, with the administering agency listed as the U.S. Mission to the Central African Republic.
The opportunity is designed to fund public diplomacy programs, meaning projects that help advance mutual understanding and constructive engagement between the United States and local audiences in the Central African Republic. Rather than being a one-time, single-theme competition, an APS typically functions as a menu of priorities and requirements that can accommodate different types of activities as long as they align with PAS objectives. The announcement emphasizes that it will fund programs through a Small Grants Program mechanism, which generally indicates support for targeted, project-based initiatives that can be implemented within a defined period and with clear outcomes.
Applications were accepted on a rolling basis, allowing eligible organizations to submit proposals at any time while funds and time remained. The final deadline was July 1, 2021, and the Embassy noted that this cutoff was necessary to ensure there was enough time to review applications, complete required processing, and make awards before the end of the U.S. government fiscal year on September 30, 2021. In practice, this rolling structure often rewards applicants who submit earlier, because later submissions may compete for fewer remaining funds and face tighter implementation timelines before the fiscal year ends.
Eligibility is described broadly as including multiple types of applicants, with details referenced in the APS itself. While the notice does not list all eligible applicant categories in the excerpt provided, it clearly indicates that more than one kind of entity could apply, and that prospective applicants needed to consult the APS for specific eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and any restrictions. The listing identifies the eligible applicant category as "Others," which commonly signals that eligibility is not limited to only state or local governments and may include non-governmental and non-traditional implementers depending on APS terms.
Key administrative details from the listing include the funding opportunity title (U.S. Embassy Bangui Public Affairs Section FY21 Annual Program Statement) and the opportunity number (PD BNG FY21). The instrument type is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and the activity category is listed as "Other," which is typical for public diplomacy funding that may include cultural, educational, media, civil society, youth, or community-focused programming. The public posting date for the opportunity is February 17, 2021, and the original closing date is July 1, 2021. The excerpt does not provide an award ceiling or expected number of awards, suggesting that applicants needed to rely on the full APS text or communicate with PAS for guidance on typical funding ranges and anticipated award volumes.
Overall, this opportunity offered project funding to support PAS public diplomacy goals in the Central African Republic, using an APS format that sets strategic themes and submission procedures while allowing flexibility in proposed activities. Applicants were expected to align proposals closely with PAS priorities, submit before the July 1, 2021 deadline, and design projects that could realistically be reviewed, awarded, and implemented within FY21 constraints.Apply for PD BNG FY21
- The U.S. Mission to Central African Republic in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Bangui Public Affairs Section FY21 Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-02-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-07-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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