Deadline: 15-Jul-23
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby (PD Port Moresby) announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support the development and implementation of strategic educational programming at American Corner and American Center in Port Moresby.
American Corner and American Center educational programs are planned in consultation with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section. Programs should be free to the public and utilize the help of volunteers and local partners. Programs should take advantage of the resources available in the space, such as the 3D printer, computers, cameras, microphones, and other equipment.
Themes
Programs should focus on one of the following themes:
- Economic Empowerment and Technology – advance economic independence and sustainable development, particularly for women, youth and vulnerable population to.
- Media Literacy – to develop a society that is able to recognize false information or question the accuracy of information.
- Civic Education – promote participation in government, teaching rule of law, the role of the constitution, and leadership.
- Environment and Climate – to promote sustainable businesses models, train business owners about environmental awareness, or to develop an understanding of ways to sustainably manage ecosystems and natural resources while doing business.
Core Programs
- Providing accurate, compelling, timely and audience-appropriate information about the United States – its history, culture, society, values, and foreign policies.
- Facilitating business English, English for job skills, CV and resume writing, research skills, and technical writing.
- Promoting higher education study in the United States by providing international students with accurate, comprehensive, and current guidance on applying to U.S. colleges and universities.
- Promoting science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: A maximum of 12 months.
- Number of awards anticipated: 8
- Total available funding: $40,000 (Subject to availability of funds).
- Anticipated program start date: Fall 2023.
Priority Region
- Primary activities must take place at the American Corner, located in the National Library, or the American Center, located in the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby. Secondary activities may bring American Corner programs to local audiences such as schools and universities, provided there is a connection to the American Corner. Budgets may include some costs to transport participants to the American Corner or American Center.
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S., international, or Papua New Guinean non-governmental organizations, foundations, business organizations, academic institutions, think tanks, government agencies, or public institutions with a non-profit status.
- The following organizations registered in Papua New Guinea are eligible to apply:
- Registered public or private non-profit organizations, such as business associations, foundations, and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience.
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; and
- Governmental institutions
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Project Requirements
- Locally established, not-for-profit organizations, non-profit educational institutions or government institutions may submit proposals for up to USD $5,000.00 to conduct programming in the American Corner or American Center.
- Priority is given to grants that create positive ties between Papua New Guinea and the United States, such as through programming that educates between Papua New Guinean audiences about American culture, history, values, holidays or traditions. Programs may include, but are not limited to; tutoring sessions, book club meetings, literacy programs, guest speakers, educational programs with reference to any thematic area (i.e. business English, environment, science, trade, justice, media, information technology, etc.).
- The project period for this grant is October 2023 – September 2024.
- Priority will be given to proposals that engage youth with innovative, strategic, and academically effective project ideas.
- The proposal should disclose any other partnering organizations or co-funding for the project/program.
- Educational Program proposals may include modest administrative expenses, including honoraria/partial salaries of grant implementers and travel costs for speakers and subject matter experts, but only when they are directly linked to the conduct of the specific grant program. General operating expenses, long-term infrastructure costs and undefined miscellaneous or “overhead” expenses are not acceptable.
- Grant funds may not be used to fund travel to international conferences, nor may they be used for food and drink expenses.
- Grant funds may be used for seminars and workshops, but proposals must describe the expected audience, content, and timeframe, and justify the activity in terms of outcome and benefits.
- Grant funds may be used for the publication of materials, but proposals must describe the audience, content and means of distribution.
- Project funds may not be used for partisan political activity, construction projects, projects that support specific religious activities, lobbying for specific legislation.
- It is highly encouraged that prospective applicants visit the American Corner or American Center to get an idea of the resources currently available before submitting proposals.
For more information, visit U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea.