Dear Mauritanian friends, bonjour.
As Mauritanians here and around the world celebrate the 60th anniversary of the independence of Mauritania, I present my best wishes for happiness and prosperity to the people and the government of Mauritania. It has been my great honor to represent the United State of America here in your country for three of those 60 years, and I look forward to celebrating together with all Mauritanians and all friends of Mauritania this important anniversary.
Today I am proud to recall that the United States was the very first country to recognize the independence of Mauritania in 1960. From the very beginning, the United States has offered support and encouragement as Mauritanians built an independent nation that met the needs and aspirations of all the inhabitants of this beautiful country. As I look ahead, I am very optimistic about the future of your country and about the potential to expand the partnership between our two countries.
Annual Program Statement
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Nouakchott-FY 2021
Deadline for Applications: March 26, 2021 at 12:00 noon GMT/UTC
CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs
Total Amount Available: $80,000
Maximum for Each Award: $15,000 Requests for funding above this amount will not be considered.
Minimum for Each Award: $5,000
Award of grants is contingent on availability of funds.
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that
strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Mauritania through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. PAS invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit Statement of Interest (SOI) applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. Plea