Opportunity Information: Apply for AF BAMAKO FY21 01
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako (U.S. Mission to Mali), through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced a discretionary grant opportunity called the "U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number AF BAMAKO FY21 01). The overall purpose is to fund public diplomacy projects that deepen and broaden ties between the United States and Mali by emphasizing shared values and encouraging practical bilateral cooperation. In plain terms, the embassy is looking for programs that help Malian audiences better understand the United States, create credible people-to-people connections, and support engagement that aligns with U.S. public diplomacy goals.
Projects submitted under this announcement are expected to clearly advance at least one of the embassy's stated priority areas (the notice references "key priorities listed below," meaning proposals must be tied to those priorities as defined in the full program statement). In addition, every proposal must include a clear U.S. connection in at least one of three ways: it should promote an element of American culture, or it should involve American experts, or it should connect with U.S. organizations or institutions in a relevant field. The intent behind that requirement is not symbolic; it is meant to ensure the activity meaningfully increases U.S.-Mali ties and supports greater understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives through direct collaboration, exchange, or engagement.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity falls under a general "Other" funding activity category as described in the announcement. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing associated with this opportunity is 19.040, which is commonly used for public diplomacy and related State Department public affairs programming. The maximum possible award amount listed is up to $500,000, and the embassy anticipated making about five awards, suggesting a small, competitive set of relatively substantial projects rather than a large number of small micro-grants (though actual award sizes can vary depending on proposal quality, scope, and available funds).
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. That language typically signals that a range of applicants may be considered depending on the embassy's rules for the specific cycle, often including non-profits, civil society organizations, educational institutions, or other entities able to carry out public-facing programming and comply with U.S. government grant requirements. The opportunity was created on November 9, 2020, with an original closing date of September 30, 2021, which indicates it was designed as an annual or rolling program statement covering a fiscal-year window rather than a single short deadline.
In summary, this grant competition is essentially the embassy's main umbrella funding opportunity for public diplomacy activities in Mali during the stated period, aimed at building mutual understanding and cooperation. Strong proposals would be expected to show a clear link to the embassy's priority themes, demonstrate a real and credible U.S. cultural or institutional connection, and explain how the proposed activities will produce concrete public diplomacy outcomes that strengthen U.S.-Mali relationships and improve understanding of U.S. viewpoints.Apply for AF BAMAKO FY21 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mali in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Diplomacy 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 Nov 09, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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