The U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Section is announcing an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest to carry out a project to promote bilateral relationships between the United States and Mauritius and the United States and Seychelles. The project should be completed in 18 months or less. The funding instrument type can be a grant, fixed amount award, or cooperative agreement. • The project aims to promote bilateral relationships between the United States and Mauritius and the United States and Seychelles. • The project should be completed in 18 months or less. • The funding instrument type can be a grant, fixed amount award, or cooperative agreement. • The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.