ForecastedOpportunity PDS-RCS-FY25

U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest

U.S. Mission to Benin · Department of State

At a glance

U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Benin (Department of State). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of June 30, 2025; forecast dates can change. Individual awards are listed as $5K – $20K, with about 6 awards expected and $100K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include individuals and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.022 (Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants) and 1 other listing.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: May 2, 2025
Est. close date: Jun 30, 2025
Est. award date: Sep 30, 2025
Award floor: $5,000
Award ceiling: $20,000
Est. total funding: $100,000
Expected awards: 6
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Fiscal year: FY2025

Who can apply

Individuals
Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Beninese:• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;• Individuals;• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;• Governmental institutions.For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The U.S. Mission to Benin supports the country’s efforts to enhance cooperation and promote economic growth in partnership with the United States.

The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section in Cotonou supports media, youth, and business leaders with training, mentorship, and grants to build resilience, strengthen ties, and foster prosperity. These efforts align with three key goals: making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

Assistance Listings

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 19.022

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$9.94M

FY25

$9.94M

FY26

$9.94M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.022. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team Grantor
cotonoupasgrants@state.gov
002290121367501

Quick answers

Is “U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around May 2, 2025. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Individuals and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $5k – $20k, total estimated program funding is $100,000 and the agency expects to make about 6 awards.

How do I apply for “U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PDS-RCS-FY25), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.022, 19.040