Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS AF ABIDJAN YEAR FY23 OF FY22 01
The U.S. Department of State, through U.S. Embassy Abidjan, is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity called "Building Community Cohesion through Radio" to support projects in northern Cote d'Ivoire that strengthen peace and social cohesion. The core idea is to use locally resonant radio programming to open and sustain dialogue among diverse communities, government officials, and security forces, particularly in areas considered vulnerable to violent extremism. The embassy expects to make one to two awards, with each award up to $250,000, for a 12-month project period. While the initial project is one year, continuation funding may be available later on a non-competitive basis if funds are available, performance is strong, and continued support aligns with State Department priorities.
Funded projects must produce and broadcast radio content in one of the primary languages used in northern Cote d'Ivoire, specifically Senoufo, Dioula, or Peuhl. The programming requirement is concrete and sustained: at least three hours of broadcast time each week, aired at consistent, set times, over a full 52 weeks. The programming is expected to go beyond general messaging and instead create structured, credible peace-building conversations that feature influential voices such as religious leaders, civil society actors, community leaders, government representatives, and members of the security forces. The intent is to normalize constructive dialogue, reduce mistrust, and elevate local champions of cohesion who can speak convincingly to their communities.
In addition to peace-building discussions, the radio content must include practical educational information about government services and resources that affect daily life. Examples highlighted in the opportunity include guidance on registering to vote in local and national elections, enrolling in schools, accessing healthcare, vaccinating livestock, reporting criminal activity, and pursuing legal procedures. In other words, the grant is not only about conflict prevention messaging, but also about improving access to reliable civic information, helping communities navigate public systems, and reinforcing the relationship between residents and institutions through clear, actionable communication.
The grant also allows resources to be used for targeted media training for the people who will appear on the radio programs, such as government officials, religious leaders, and other community influencers. This training component is meant to strengthen the quality and responsibility of on-air participation, helping guests communicate effectively, stay on message, and contribute to respectful, solution-oriented discussions that audiences will trust.
A major expectation is reach and verifiability. Applicants must demonstrate that they can broadcast to broad audiences across northern regions at risk of violent extremism, not just in limited local pockets. They must also be able to document and prove that the messages were actually transmitted, and this proof must be included in required monthly reporting. This implies that applicants should have strong partnerships with radio stations, a clear distribution plan, and reliable monitoring methods (for example, station logs, broadcast schedules, recordings, or other verification approaches) to show compliance with the weekly airtime commitments and the overall programming plan.
Eligibility is open to several organization types, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, and other entities as described in the opportunity's eligibility notes. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant, such as coordination on program direction, monitoring, or key activities.
Key administrative details from the notice include the funding opportunity number DOS AF ABIDJAN YEAR FY23 OF FY22 01, an opportunity category listed as continuation, an award ceiling of $250,000, and an anticipated total of two awards. The opportunity was posted on July 17, 2023, with an original closing date of August 18, 2023, and it is managed by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cote d'Ivoire.Apply for DOS AF ABIDJAN YEAR FY23 OF FY22 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Community Cohesion through Radio" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.979.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 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 $250,000.00 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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