U.S. Embassy N’Djamena PDS Annual Program Statement | PDS NDJ FY 01

Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS NDJ FY 01

The U.S. Embassy N'Djamena PDS Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS NDJ FY 01) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Chad (CFDA 19.040). It supports projects in Chad that advance two broad goals: increasing prosperity with a strong emphasis on women and underserved communities, and strengthening democratic institutions, accountable governance, and respect for human rights. The opportunity is designed to fund practical, community-facing programs that use activities such as trainings, workshops, mentoring, and public education to build skills, improve participation, and strengthen local capacity.

A major focus area is inclusive economic growth, especially for women. The embassy is seeking proposals that promote female entrepreneurship and help women sustain long-term economic activity, not just short-term income generation. This includes entrepreneurship programs targeted at underrepresented groups such as women, minorities, and people living in small cities or rural areas, where access to networks, capital, and business training is often limited. Projects can also emphasize leadership development, particularly initiatives that support women moving into senior roles in government, business management, civil society, academia, and other influential sectors. Another economic theme is improving the broader business environment through anti-corruption education and transparency efforts, with the idea that better accountability and cleaner governance can strengthen Chad's investment climate and make it easier for legitimate businesses to operate. In addition, the program statement highlights the value of structured support systems for women entrepreneurs, including mentoring, coaching, and networks that help participants overcome barriers like limited professional connections, social constraints, or lack of business services.

Education and skills development are also part of the prosperity agenda, particularly English language. The opportunity includes activities and workshops that promote English language learning and strengthen the capacity of English language teachers. In practice, this could mean teacher training, methods workshops, curriculum support, or community-based English programming that improves employability and access to educational and professional opportunities tied to English proficiency.

The second broad pillar centers on democracy, human rights, and social cohesion. The embassy is looking for programs that help Chad develop and strengthen democratic institutions and processes, while promoting accountable governance and respect for human rights. Priority human rights themes include protection of vulnerable populations such as women, refugees, displaced persons, and people with disabilities. The statement specifically calls for activities for teachers and/or students that build engaging approaches to combating violence and promoting tolerance, suggesting an interest in school-based or youth-centered prevention efforts that shape attitudes early and reduce community conflict over time.

Women and girls' empowerment is a prominent cross-cutting priority within the human rights pillar. The opportunity encourages proposals that promote education and empowerment for women and girls and directly address harmful practices and violence, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and gender-based violence, along with any other forms of violence against women and girls. Programs may include awareness campaigns, survivor-centered support approaches, community dialogues, prevention education, or capacity building for local actors who respond to or work to prevent these harms, so long as the activities align with the grant's workshop and training-oriented approach.

The opportunity also supports initiatives that strengthen religious freedom and peaceful coexistence. This includes programs that promote interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance, and community-level efforts to reduce tensions and build understanding across different groups. In addition, the embassy is interested in increasing public understanding of and participation in electoral and governance processes, which can include civic education and participation-focused trainings that help citizens engage more effectively and responsibly in public decision-making.

Finally, media capacity building is an explicit component. The program invites workshops, seminars, and trainings for journalists, especially in investigative journalism, election coverage, reporting on human rights abuses, and countering disinformation and fake news. This reflects a goal of improving the quality and integrity of information available to the public and strengthening the role of independent, professional journalism in accountability and democratic participation.

From an administrative standpoint, the grant instrument is a standard grant with an award ceiling of $10,000, and the opportunity anticipated making around 10 awards. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, individuals, and small businesses, indicating that proposals can come from universities, training providers, independent practitioners, or small organizations capable of delivering targeted programs. The opportunity was posted on February 10, 2023, with an original closing date of April 10, 2023, and it covers activity categories spanning business and commerce, community development, education, employment and training, law and legal services, and regional development.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Chad in the business and commerce, community development, education, employment, labor and training, law, justice and legal services, regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy N’Djamena PDS Annual Program Statement" 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 10, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 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 $10,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, Small businesses.

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