Deadline: 1-Jun-21
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to the Public Affairs section at the U.S. Embassy Kuwait.
Program Objectives
Grant proposals must be less than $25,000 each and seek to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Prepare and encourage students in Kuwait to attend U.S. universities, whether through English or college readiness training, college advising, or other means;
- Increase local capacity to counter discrimination, harassment, and abuse against women;
- Strengthen efforts to raise awareness of and combat trafficking in persons;
- Improve the ability of institutions in Kuwait to prepare for and respond to cybersecurity incidents;
- Promote people-to-people ties between the United States and Kuwait through educational, cultural, or civic activities that engage youth and young professionals in Kuwait; or
- Strengthen the ability of marginalized communities, youth, and women to participate fully in the political process and the economy.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 1 to 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: approximately 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less.
Participants and Audiences
Target audiences include youth and young professionals, educators, women, stateless residents, and other underserved populations in Kuwait.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Educational institutions, provided they are not-for-profit
- Individuals
- Foreign Public Entities (FPE), for example: Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
- only Kuwait-based organizations and individuals can apply
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332654