The Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement is looking for U.S. citizens who are speakers, artists, or athletes/coaches to join a roster for potential small grants. These grants support U.S. foreign policy goals in Sub-Saharan Africa by promoting American culture, innovation, and sports. If selected, you might be invited to conduct outreach programs in Africa, either in-person or virtually.
Who it's for: This opportunity is for U.S. citizens who are experienced speakers, artists, or athletes/coaches. You need to be able to communicate in English and either French or Portuguese. Your expertise should align with areas like security, economic prosperity, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, energy security, or American arts and sports.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a U.S. citizen
- Lack of expertise in the specified areas
- Inability to communicate in English and either French or Portuguese
- Incomplete Statement of Interest submission
What You May Need
- Completed Statement of Interest form
- U.S. passport
- CV or résumé
- Credentials, testimonials, or endorsements
- Email submission with correct subject line
Cautions
- Being on the roster does not guarantee funding.
- Grants are only awarded when a specific U.S. embassy or consulate request matches your expertise.
- Incomplete submissions will be rejected.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens who are speakers, artists, or athletes/coaches with expertise in areas such as security, economic prosperity, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, energy security, or American arts and sports. Applicants must be able to communicate in English and either French or Portuguese.
Overview
This opportunity is for U.S. citizens who are experienced speakers, artists, or athletes/coaches. You need to be able to communicate in English and either French or Portuguese. Your expertise should align with areas like security, economic prosperity, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, energy security, or American arts and sports.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a U.S. citizen
- Lack of expertise in the specified areas
- Inability to communicate in English and either French or Portuguese
- Incomplete Statement of Interest submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support outreach programs in Sub-Saharan Africa that align with U.S. foreign policy goals. This includes promoting American culture, innovation, and sports.
Total Program Funding
$50,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026(79 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Complete the Statement of Interest form at the provided link.
- Prepare a CV or résumé.
- Gather credentials, testimonials, or endorsements.
- Ensure you have a valid U.S. passport.
- Email all documents to arsspeaker@state.gov with 'SOI' and your full name in the subject line.