Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program
Department of State
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
Funding
Award size
Under $100K
Award ceiling
12000
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Closing this month
Posted
04/27/2026
Closes
2026-08-31
Eligibility
Eligibility
Individuals
Program
Funding area
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Opportunity #
AF-PDPA-FY26-01
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov