Deadline: 8 May 2020
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy announces an open competition for individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, public educational institutions, and public international organizations in Ethiopia and in the United States to submit proposals that fall into one of the thematic areas mentioned below.
Public diplomacy programming strengthens cultural ties between the U.S. and Ethiopia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of Public diplomacy programs include, but are not limited to
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
- Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program;
- Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, businesses, and/or regional organizations.
Purpose of Annual Program Statement (APS): The APS is intended to inform individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions about opportunities from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to support projects in at least one of the following thematic areas:
- Efforts to support Ethiopia’s economic and political reforms, including support for elections, civil society, democracy and governance, and/or entrepreneurship
- Strengthening independent media through media literacy, training and other engagement
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)
- Engaging emerging and under-represented populations, including youth, women and persons with disabilities through education, art, sports, culture and other programs
- Promoting tolerance and peace through dialogue
- Promoting economic growth, especially via entrepreneurship
- Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment
Proposals must identify how it fulfills a broad U.S. Embassy priority:
- Strengthen Democratic Institutions and Expand Human Rights: improve internal stability and strengthen rule of law through active engagement with stakeholders; improve learning outcomes by increasing achievement in education; and improve workforce skills development.
- Spur Broad-based Economic Growth and Promote Development: strengthen role of women and youth in economic activity; improve trade and investment climate; increase development and growth of the domestic private sector; and increase livelihood transition opportunities.
- Advance Regional Peace and Security: promote regional peace and security
- Promote Public Health: institutions working on COVID-19 response or in public health
Funding Information
- Floor of Individual Award Amounts: Approximately $10,000
- Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: Approximately $35,000
- Total available funding: $100,000
- Length of performance period: 3 to 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Ethiopian:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Individuals will be considered, but priority is given to organizations or educational institutions with a proven track record of success.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Please ensure:
- The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity
- All documents are in English
- All budgets are in U.S. dollars
- All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and
- All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=325915