Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS PDS JUBA FY23
The U.S. Embassy Juba Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program is a discretionary small-grants opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to South Sudan. It seeks proposals for projects that deepen people-to-people and institutional ties between the United States and South Sudan by using public programming to advance core U.S. foreign policy goals. The call emphasizes alignment with priorities laid out in the Biden-Harris Administration fact sheet and the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, with an overall focus on shared priorities, shared values, and practical bilateral cooperation. In simple terms, the embassy is looking for projects that make U.S.-South Sudan engagement more tangible through community-facing activities that also reinforce key themes like democratic governance, stability, and inclusive development.
A central requirement is that every proposed program must include a clear American element. That can be an American cultural component, or a substantive connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure participants gain a better understanding of U.S. policy perspectives and American approaches to the topic area, rather than the project being solely local programming with U.S. funding. Strong proposals typically show how U.S.-linked expertise or cultural content will be integrated into the activities, how South Sudanese participants will engage with it, and what lasting value that U.S. connection adds.
The opportunity is open to a range of applicant types, including U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), individuals, and for-profit organizations that are not small businesses. While the program is run by the U.S. Mission in Juba, it explicitly encourages South Sudanese organizations located outside of Juba to apply, signaling an interest in reaching underserved or less centrally connected communities and expanding engagement beyond the capital.
In terms of what the embassy is interested in funding, the notice provides example activities that illustrate the intended scope. These include trainings and workshops that promote peacebuilding, democracy, and transparency; initiatives that strengthen national identity and help communities move beyond historical divisions; programs that support and develop the media community; efforts focused on trauma awareness, healing, and reconciliation; and activities that support economic empowerment. The call also welcomes academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs, as well as artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions. These examples suggest PDS is looking for practical, public-facing programs that combine skills-building or dialogue with broader civic and cultural engagement.
The award structure is relatively small and competitive. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $50,000, and the embassy anticipated making about two awards under this particular funding round. The funding opportunity number is DOS PDS JUBA FY23, and it is listed under CFDA 19.040. The opportunity was created on February 17, 2023, with an original application deadline of April 14, 2023. Overall, this grant is best suited for organizations or individuals who can design a focused, high-impact public diplomacy project, demonstrate a meaningful U.S. connection, and deliver programming that supports the embassy’s priority themes while building durable relationships between American and South Sudanese partners.Apply for DOS PDS JUBA FY23
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to South Sudan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Juba PDS Annual Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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