U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Affairs Section: Request for Statements of Interest

Description

1) Objective

PAS Nouakchott invites SOIs for programs that strengthen education, entrepreneurship, and cultural and environmental ties between the U.S. and Mauritania through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of PAS-funded programs include, but are not limited to:

· U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours
· Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions
· Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
· Professional and academic exchanges and programs
· Libraries, community centers, or other institutions that are interested in becoming an American Space
· Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program
· Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States

2) Eligibility

The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Mauritania, including from: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; Educational institutions; Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Mauritania.

4) Budget

Maximum award amount is $30,000 and Minimum award amount is $100,000. Number of awards anticipated is 5 awards.

5) Application

Deadline for applications is May 20, 2022, at 12:00 noon UTC/GMT. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis.