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Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program

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The U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Services Paris invites U.S. citizens with expertise in security, economic prosperity, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, energy security, critical minerals, and the arts, sports, and creative industries to submit Statements of Interest for inclusion on the ARS Speaker Program roster. Selected individuals will be considered for small grant-funded outreach programs delivered in-person or virtually across sub-Saharan Africa, aimed at advancing U.S. foreign policy goals through cultural diplomacy, aligning with the Freedom 250 initiative and the Decade of Sport in America. Applicants must demonstrate professional proficiency in English and either French or Portuguese, and must provide a U.S. passport, CV or résumé, testimonials, and a clear description of their expertise and proposed topics. Participation is open only to individuals, not organizations, and includes no requirement for UEI or SAM.gov registration at the application stage. Submission is mandatory via a specified online form, with supporting documents emailed under a strict subject line format; incomplete applications will be rejected. Being placed on the roster does not guarantee funding, as awards are contingent upon matching with specific requests from U.S. embassies or consulates in the region. Total funding available for the program is capped at $50,000, with individual grants ranging between $500 and $12,000. Selection is merit-based and evaluates subject matter expertise, relevant international experience, language ability, and alignment with program priorities, with no role for cost or pricing in the assessment. If selected, recipients must comply with federal grant regulations including 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600, submit final reports, and provide a Social Security Number for tax purposes. Programs must be completed within 12 months of award and cannot support partisan political, religious, lobbying, or construction activities. The opportunity is open until August 31, 2026.

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U.S. Speaker Program seeks U.S. experts promoting U.S.-Africa relations via cultural, economic, security themes.

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Department Of State → Africa Regional ServicesView Agency

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928120 - International AffairsView NAICS

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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.  

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