Deadline: 30-Mar-21
The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit grant applications to produce a report, study, or documentary that marks the 30th Anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements analyzes and assesses Cambodia’s progress to date in meeting the pledges contained in those agreements, and recommends next steps for the Cambodian government and PPA signatory nations.
Project Objectives
- The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh invites proposals for think tanks or similar organizations to research and produce a comprehensive report, study, or documentary analyzing Cambodia’s progress to date in meeting the pledges set forth in the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements. The target publication date would be late October, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Agreements on October 23, 2021.
- The successful proposal would draw on a variety of sources, including interviews with participants in the 1980s and early 1990s peace process, the UNTAC mission in Cambodia from 1992-1993, current government officials, current or former journalists, outside experts and others.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: May 2021 to October 2021
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award (dependent on amount)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $30,000
- Total available funding: $30,000
- Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award, or Cooperative Agreement.
- Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed by October 2021 or earlier.
Participants and Audiences
This funding opportunity is available to organizations that are interested and have experience conducting research and producing substantive, high-quality reports on similar topics. The published report or product should target an international audience of foreign governments (including the Cambodian government), non-government organizations including human rights NGOs, academic experts focused on Southeast Asia, and media covering issues in Cambodia or Southeast Asia.
Eligible Applicants
U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh welcomes applications from U.S.-based, Cambodia-based, and foreign non-profit organizations / non-government organizations (NGO); and U.S., Cambodia, and foreign private, public, or state institutions of higher education. For-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong linkages with a Cambodia-based partner organization.
For more information, visit https://kh.usembassy.gov/phnom-penh-notice-of-funding-opportunity-ppa-30th-anniversary-2021/
