Opportunity Information: Apply for BF NOFO FY22 001

The U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program as described in the Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Embassy Burkina PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: BF NOFO FY22 001). This opportunity is a discretionary grant program, meaning awards are made competitively based on how well proposals align with embassy priorities and available funds rather than being guaranteed by formula or entitlement.

The announcement serves as an annual roadmap for applicants by laying out the embassy's funding priorities, strategic public diplomacy themes, and the procedures organizations must follow to request support. While the notice signals an intention to fund projects over the stated period, it also makes clear that final awards depend on the availability of funding, so even strong proposals may be affected by budget limits or shifting program needs.

In practical terms, the program is designed to support initiatives that advance U.S. public diplomacy goals in Burkina Faso, typically through activities that strengthen mutual understanding, engage local communities, and amplify shared values and policy objectives. The funding activity category is listed broadly as "Other," which generally indicates that the embassy is open to a range of project types so long as they fit the themes described in the full program statement. The CFDA (now often referred to as Assistance Listing) associated with this opportunity is 19.040, which corresponds to U.S. Department of State public diplomacy programs.

The grant has a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $25,000 per project, and the embassy anticipated making around 20 awards. The opportunity was created on February 17, 2022, and the original closing date for submissions was September 30, 2022. Eligibility is listed as "Others," signaling that the applicant pool can include a variety of organizations or entities, with the exact eligible categories and any exclusions spelled out in the detailed eligibility section of the full announcement. Overall, this is a small-grants mechanism intended to fund relatively focused, mission-aligned public diplomacy projects, with clear guidance provided in the annual statement about what the embassy is most interested in supporting and how to apply.

  • The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso 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 Burkina PAS 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 Feb 17, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2022. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is this funding opportunity?

This opportunity is the U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, offered through the Embassy's Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State. It is described in the annual program statement titled "U.S. Embassy Burkina PAS Annual Program Statement" and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number BF NOFO FY22 001.

Who is offering the grant?

The grant is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), which operates under the U.S. Department of State.

Is this a competitive grant or an entitlement/formula program?

It is a discretionary, competitive grant program. Awards are made based on how well proposals align with U.S. Embassy priorities and on the availability of funds. Funding is not guaranteed by formula or entitlement.

What is the purpose of the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

The program is designed to support initiatives that advance U.S. public diplomacy goals in Burkina Faso. In practical terms, this typically means projects that strengthen mutual understanding, engage local communities, and amplify shared values and policy objectives.

What types of projects can be funded?

The funding activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the Embassy may be open to a range of project types, as long as they fit the themes and priorities described in the full annual program statement.

What are the Embassy's priority themes or areas of interest?

The annual program statement is described as the roadmap that lays out the Embassy's funding priorities and strategic public diplomacy themes. The specific themes and priorities are provided in the full program statement referenced in the announcement.

How much funding can an applicant request?

The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $25,000 per project.

How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?

The Embassy anticipated making around 20 awards.

What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?

The associated CFDA (Assistance Listing) is 19.040, which corresponds to U.S. Department of State public diplomacy programs.

When was this opportunity posted?

The opportunity was created on February 17, 2022.

What was the application deadline?

The original closing date for submissions was September 30, 2022.

Does the annual program statement guarantee that awards will be made?

No. While the notice signals an intention to fund projects over the stated period, final awards depend on the availability of funding. Budget limits or shifting program needs may affect whether awards are ultimately made, even for strong proposals.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed as "Others," which indicates a potentially broad set of eligible applicants. The exact eligible categories and any exclusions are specified in the detailed eligibility section of the full announcement.

What does "Others" mean under eligibility?

"Others" generally means the applicant pool can include a variety of organizations or entities, but the definitive eligibility rules (including any restrictions or exclusions) are provided in the full funding announcement.

What role does the annual program statement play for applicants?

It serves as an annual roadmap by describing the Embassy's funding priorities, strategic public diplomacy themes, and the procedures organizations must follow to request support.

Is this program intended for large, long-term projects?

It is described as a small-grants mechanism with a $25,000 ceiling, intended to fund relatively focused, mission-aligned public diplomacy projects.

How are proposals evaluated for funding?

Awards are made competitively based on how well proposals align with Embassy priorities and on the availability of funds, as described in the annual program statement.

What is the official title of the annual notice?

The notice is titled "U.S. Embassy Burkina PAS Annual Program Statement."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number listed is BF NOFO FY22 001.

Where can applicants find the detailed rules and procedures?

The detailed priorities, eligibility categories, procedures, and any exclusions are described in the full annual program statement and the full announcement referenced by the opportunity.

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