Dept of State Public Diplomacy with Nigeria
AFABV-21-01
Grants.gov   https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331685
Deadline July 30, 2021

Dept. of State DOS solicitations generally limit the number of applications that may go forward in response to a specific solicitation. 
Prospective applicants from the UI who wish to apply to a DOS program that limits the number of applications allowed per institution must refer to the UI Limited Submissions guidelines at https://uiowa.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1809264

Public Affairs Section PAS will prioritize grant program proposals that:

• Promote Nigeria’s democratic governance, unity and stability, such as 

• o Active citizenship, grassroot mobilization at state and local levels
• o Youth political activism
• o Transparency and accountability
• o Civil society engagement and capacity building
• o Media resources and verification techniques

• Strengthen human capital to promote inclusive economic growth and development, such as

• o Empowerment programs
• o Mentorship series 
• o STEM education

• Protect against security threats and foster peace and stability, such as 

• o Countering violent extremist narratives and misinformation
• o Mitigate rural violence
• o Support for community interventions
• o Interfaith and intercommunal conflict resolution
• o Peace through sports

• Improve and expand English language learning, and studying in U.S. institutions, such as

• o Curriculum development
• o Teacher training
• o Educational exchanges

• Support Nigeria’s response to the COVID19 pandemic, such as

• o Awareness campaign
• o Media messaging
• o Gender based violence awareness, prevention and response