Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program
Priority Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusion on the ARS U.S. Speaker Program roster. Roster members may be sel
| Agency | Africa Regional Services |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | AF-PDPA-FY26-01 |
| Posted date | 04/27/2026 |
| Application deadline | Aug 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 12,000 |
| Award floor | 500 |
| Estimated total funding | 50,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Who can apply | Green-card holders and non-American citizens are not eligible applicants. For profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Organizations are not eligible under this APS. |
| Funding category | Public Diplomacy |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.040 |
| Description | Priority Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusion on the ARS U.S. Speaker Program roster. Roster members may be selected for small program specific grants to conduct in-person and virtual outreach across sub-Saharan Africa. The ARS Speaker Program supports U.S. foreign policy goals in Africa by strengthening security, supporting shared prosperity, and promoting American excellence. In line with the Department’s Freedom 250 initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Decade of Sport in America programs are encouraged to: Share the American story and 250 years of A |
| Agency contact | ARSSpeaker@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362065 |