Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program
About This Opportunity
Africa Regional Services (United States) seeks grant funding — Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program. culture & heritage. Submission deadline Aug 2026.
This is a grants contract in the culture and heritage and Youth sectors, with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Sports and Arts. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 500 – USD 12,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 2026.
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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 American excellence in innovation, technology, and culture; and celebrate American achievement in sports.
Lead the next era of results driven U.S.–Africa partnership.
This Annual Program Statement seeks U.S. citizen individuals with demonstrated expertise who can deliver programs in English and either French or Portuguese.
Priority Program Areas include security; economic prosperity, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship; energy security, and critical minerals; and American arts, sports, and creative industries as engines of economic opportunity.
Selected individuals will be added to the ARS roster following review and interview. Being on the roster does not guarantee funding; individual grants will be made only when a specific U.S. embassy or consulate request matches a roster member’s expertise and availability.
SOIs must be submitted using the dedicated form available at https://forms.office.com/g/NyK95VxSH9 . All supporting documents (credentials/testimonials/endorsements, U.S. passport and a CV or résumé) must be emailed to arsspeaker@state.gov . Make sure the email subject line says “SOI” with your full name. Incomplete Statements of Interest will be rejected.
Agency: Marion Salvanet
Grantor
CFDA: 19.040
Eligible Applicants: 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.
Applicant Types: Individuals
Cost Sharing: No
Contact: Marion Salvanet
Grantor
Email: ARSSpeaker@state.gov
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on April 27, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Africa Regional Services in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Grants contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is $500 - $12,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 67 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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