Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0002068

The Annual Program Statement (APS), funding opportunity number OFOP0002068, is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Mission to Ethiopia through USAU PD (the U.S. Mission to the African Union Public Diplomacy section). The overall aim is to support projects that deepen and broaden ties between the United States and the African Union by emphasizing shared values and encouraging practical cooperation. In plain terms, the program is looking for ideas that improve mutual understanding and collaboration between U.S. and African Union stakeholders, and that clearly communicate why the partnership matters.

A central requirement is that proposals include a clear American component. That can be done by incorporating an American cultural element, aligning the project with one of the program's priority areas (the APS references priority program areas, though they are not listed in the text provided), or building a direct connection to U.S. expertise and institutions. Competitive projects will typically include participation by American experts, partnerships with U.S. organizations or institutions, or other credible U.S. linkages that help audiences better understand U.S. policy approaches and perspectives in the relevant field.

The opportunity also emphasizes outcomes that align with broad U.S. national interests. Applicants are expected to explain, in concrete terms, how their proposed activities would contribute to making the United States "safer, stronger and more prosperous." Practically, this means the proposal should move beyond general goodwill and describe measurable or observable benefits such as improved cooperation, better-informed stakeholders, strengthened networks, reduced misunderstanding, or increased capacity for joint action in areas that matter to U.S. foreign policy and shared U.S.-AU priorities.

Eligibility for this opportunity, based on the provided data, is limited to small businesses. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," and the funding activity category is also "Other," with CFDA number 19.040. The grant has an award ceiling of $50,000 per award, and the agency anticipates making around five awards. The opportunity was created on 2025-06-20, and the original application closing date is 2025-08-15, so applicants should plan around that deadline and ensure their project design, partnerships, and deliverables are fully defined well in advance.

Overall, this APS is best understood as a public diplomacy-focused funding stream intended to advance U.S.-African Union engagement through well-structured projects that visibly include American elements, fit within stated priority areas, and produce credible, mission-relevant results that strengthen cooperation and understanding.

  • The U.S. Mission to Ethiopia in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement (APS)" 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 2025-06-20.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-15. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Small businesses.
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