Opportunity Information: Apply for AF DRC FY25 07
Congo Basin Conclave 2 - Cultural Component is a U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (U.S. Embassy Kinshasa) grant opportunity that supports a second round of the Congo Basin Conclave, with a specific emphasis on the cultural and public-engagement side of the effort. The program is built around the idea that protecting the Congo Basin, the worlds second-largest rainforest, requires more than technical conservation planning. It also requires broad public buy-in, especially among young people and local communities whose livelihoods and futures are directly tied to the forests health. The cultural component is meant to generate that momentum by using creative industries, arts diplomacy, and community programming to make conservation feel relevant, local, and actionable.
The opportunity is framed by growing environmental pressures across the region, including slash-and-burn agriculture, rapid urbanization and population growth, charcoal production, deforestation, illegal logging and mining, and the bushmeat trade. Against that backdrop, the Conclave promotes a cross-sectional approach to "smart" development that tries to balance economic opportunity for local communities with environmental protection and safeguards for indigenous peoples. The grant underscores that people living in and around the forest stand to benefit most from a sustainable Congo Basin, so solutions should elevate local leadership, local knowledge, and locally owned projects.
This funding call builds on the first Congo Basin Conclave hosted in Kinshasa from April 22 to 24, 2024. That initial event brought delegations from Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of the Congo, alongside participants from across the DRC. It was preceded by country-level discussions that helped shape priorities for the main convening. During the 2024 Conclave, roughly 130 participants worked in six thematic dialogue groups, meeting multiple times over three days to produce recommendations and action plans aimed at cross-border collaboration. The new opportunity continues that core concept of networking experts and stakeholders, sharing best practices, and promoting local solutions to local problems, while placing a strong spotlight on culture as a driver of public support.
The cultural piece is presented as essential rather than optional. In the first Conclave, cultural programming included university engagement, movie screenings, arts diplomacy activities, and a public concert, reaching hundreds of young people with messages focused on pride in protecting their patrimony and taking concrete action. Congo Basin Conclave 2 intends to carry that approach forward by supporting artists, cultural figures, and influencers who can translate conservation goals into stories, performances, and community experiences that resonate beyond policy circles. In practice, that means proposed projects are expected to connect conservation and sustainable development themes with visible, public-facing outreach that builds awareness and motivates community participation.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued under Funding Opportunity Number AF DRC FY25 07. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, signaling that the U.S. Mission is likely to remain involved in shaping or coordinating activities rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The activity category is listed as "Other" and the CFDA number is 19.040. The opportunity anticipates up to 15 awards, with an award ceiling of USD 50,000 per award. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others," which typically implies that a range of non-traditional or non-governmental entities may be considered depending on the full notice requirements. The posting shows a creation date of January 15, 2025, and an original closing date of February 14, 2025.
Overall, the opportunity funds cultural and community engagement efforts that complement the Conclaves regional collaboration goals. The central idea is to pair cross-border planning among experts and stakeholders with high-impact public programming that can help shift norms, strengthen pride and stewardship, and build durable popular support for preserving the Congo Basin while respecting livelihoods and indigenous protections.Apply for AF DRC FY25 07
- The U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Congo Basin Conclave 2 - Cultural Component" 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 2025-01-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-02-14. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the “Congo Basin Conclave 2 - Cultural Component” grant opportunity?
Congo Basin Conclave 2 - Cultural Component is a U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (U.S. Embassy Kinshasa) discretionary grant opportunity that supports a second round of the Congo Basin Conclave, with a specific focus on cultural and public-engagement programming tied to conservation and sustainable development in the Congo Basin.
Who is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa.
What is the main purpose of the cultural component?
The cultural component is designed to build broad public buy-in for protecting the Congo Basin by using creative industries, arts diplomacy, and community programming. The intent is to make conservation feel relevant, local, and actionable, especially for young people and communities whose livelihoods and futures are closely tied to forest health.
Why does the program emphasize culture instead of only technical conservation planning?
The opportunity is built around the idea that protecting the Congo Basin (the world’s second-largest rainforest) requires more than technical planning. It also requires public support and momentum, which the cultural component aims to generate through public-facing creative and community engagement.
What environmental pressures is this effort responding to?
The opportunity is framed by environmental pressures including slash-and-burn agriculture, rapid urbanization and population growth, charcoal production, deforestation, illegal logging and mining, and the bushmeat trade.
How does the Conclave approach “smart” development?
The Conclave promotes a cross-sectional approach to “smart” development that aims to balance economic opportunity for local communities with environmental protection and safeguards for indigenous peoples.
How does the opportunity address local leadership and local ownership?
The grant underscores that people living in and around the forest stand to benefit most from a sustainable Congo Basin. As a result, solutions are expected to elevate local leadership, local knowledge, and locally owned projects.
How is Congo Basin Conclave 2 connected to the first Conclave?
This funding call builds on the first Congo Basin Conclave hosted in Kinshasa from April 22 to 24, 2024. The original convening brought delegations from Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of the Congo, along with participants from across the DRC, and produced recommendations and action plans aimed at cross-border collaboration.
What happened during the 2024 Congo Basin Conclave?
During the 2024 Conclave, roughly 130 participants worked in six thematic dialogue groups. They met multiple times over three days to produce recommendations and action plans intended to support cross-border collaboration. The main convening was preceded by country-level discussions that helped shape priorities.
What kinds of cultural activities were included in the first Conclave?
Cultural programming in the first Conclave included university engagement, movie screenings, arts diplomacy activities, and a public concert. These activities reached hundreds of young people with messages focused on pride in protecting their patrimony and taking concrete action.
What types of activities does this grant expect to fund?
Based on the description, the opportunity funds cultural and community engagement efforts that complement regional collaboration goals. Proposed projects are expected to connect conservation and sustainable development themes with visible, public-facing outreach that builds awareness and motivates community participation.
Who is the intended audience for the cultural and public-engagement efforts?
The opportunity emphasizes broad public buy-in, with a particular focus on young people and local communities living in and around the forest.
What role do artists and cultural figures play in this opportunity?
Congo Basin Conclave 2 intends to support artists, cultural figures, and influencers who can translate conservation goals into stories, performances, and community experiences that resonate beyond policy circles.
Is the cultural component optional or required within the Conclave concept?
The cultural piece is presented as essential rather than optional, positioned as a key driver of public support for conservation and sustainable development goals.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement signals that the U.S. Mission is likely to remain involved in shaping or coordinating activities, rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AF DRC FY25 07.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates up to 15 awards.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is USD 50,000 per award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed broadly as “Others,” which typically implies a range of non-traditional or non-governmental entities may be considered depending on the full notice requirements.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as “Other.”
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting shows a creation date of January 15, 2025.
What was the original closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date shown is February 14, 2025.
What is the overall theory of change behind this grant?
The central idea is to pair cross-border planning among experts and stakeholders with high-impact public programming. The cultural component is intended to help shift norms, strengthen pride and stewardship, and build durable popular support for preserving the Congo Basin while respecting livelihoods and indigenous protections.
How does this opportunity relate to cross-border collaboration?
The opportunity continues the Conclave’s concept of networking experts and stakeholders, sharing best practices, and promoting local solutions to local problems, while placing a stronger spotlight on culture to broaden engagement beyond policy and technical communities.
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