Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CMR FY22 01
The U.S. Embassy Yaounde Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement is a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant opportunity for Cameroon that funds small, mission-aligned projects designed to strengthen mutual understanding between the United States and Cameroon while advancing key embassy priorities. This announcement functions as an annual call for Statements of Interest (SOIs), meaning applicants are first asked to submit a short concept note rather than a full grant application. The program is meant to support initiatives that promote U.S. values and perspectives, build people-to-people ties, and contribute to embassy goals in good governance and transparency, economic prosperity, and peace and security.
A central feature of this opportunity is the two-step application process. Step one is submitting a Statement of Interest, described as a concise, three-page concept note that lays out the program idea, what it aims to achieve, and why it matters. The intent is to let PAS review and screen ideas before applicants invest time in developing full proposals. After PAS reviews eligible SOIs, selected applicants are invited to move to step two and submit a complete proposal package. In practice, this means the SOI needs to be clear, focused, and persuasive enough to earn an invitation for the full application stage.
Funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary. The award ceiling listed is $25,000, with an estimated 10 awards expected. The opportunity number is PAS CMR FY22 01, under CFDA 19.040, and it is administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cameroon. The notice was created on November 23, 2021, with an original closing date of July 15, 2022 (applicants should treat dates as specific to that cycle and verify any updated timelines in the official announcement materials referenced as "Related Documents").
The program is open to U.S. and Cameroonian academic, cultural, educational, and other non-profit organizations, and it also indicates eligibility for individuals, though the full eligibility rules are referenced in an additional eligibility section in the complete announcement. Regardless of the applicant type, proposed projects must include a concrete U.S. connection. That can be an element of American culture or society, collaboration with American experts, or a partnership with U.S. organizations or institutions. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure projects actively promote greater understanding of U.S. policy, society, and perspectives rather than operating as general development programming without a public diplomacy component.
The PAS Small Grants Program supports a broad range of public diplomacy activities. Examples given include bringing U.S. experts to Cameroon for lectures, seminars, or speaking tours; organizing artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; supporting cultural heritage conservation and preservation; running professional and academic exchanges; helping libraries or community centers develop into an American Space; implementing projects led by alumni of U.S. government-supported exchanges; and programs that strengthen English language teaching or expand access to books and reliable information about the United States.
Priority areas are clearly defined and applicants are expected to align their concepts with one or more of these themes. The Governance track emphasizes democratic principles, inclusive governance, transparency, human rights, religious freedom, empowerment of marginalized groups, voter participation, civic education, and strengthening civil society. The Prosperity track focuses on economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, bilateral trade and investment, and countering corruption. The Security track prioritizes peace and security, rule of law, nonviolent conflict resolution, tolerance, prevention of radicalization to violence, improved understanding between groups, and community policing approaches. The Sustainability and Climate Change track supports environmental sustainability and climate change-related programming. The Journalism track supports professional and independent media, the role of informed citizens in a democracy, media literacy, and ethical journalism.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a small-grants public diplomacy platform: relatively modest funding amounts, competitive selection, and strong emphasis on programming that visibly connects Cameroonian participants and institutions with U.S. people, expertise, culture, and ideas. Applicants are expected to start with a tightly written three-page SOI that demonstrates clear objectives and alignment with PAS priorities, with the understanding that only the strongest concepts will be invited to develop full proposals for potential funding.Apply for PAS CMR FY22 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cameroon 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 Yaoundé 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 Nov 23, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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