Deadline: 30 June 2020
The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Suva is seeking applications for its Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program.
Embassy Goals
- Bolster U.S. security and regional security, as well as protect U.S. citizens
- Foster a free and open Indo-Pacific region by promoting a rules-based order, both bilaterally and multilaterally, by supporting responsive, democratic governance, strong civil society and an independent media
- Promote sustained economic prosperity driven by open-market economic policies and high-standard investment; increased connectivity; improved natural resource management; and free, fair, and reciprocal trading relationships
- U.S. commitment to the region is reinforced through efforts to improve human development, island states’ resiliency to natural disasters and access climate change financing, and build regional maritime security partnerships
Public Diplomacy Initiatives
- Foster media contacts and professional development
- Expand STEAM and educational opportunities for youth to meet the needs of a 21st century workforce
- Promote sustainable economic development and women’s economic participation
- Develop partnerships and tools to encourage healthy and resilient populations through lifestyle choices
Funding Information
The typical approved proposals range from US$5,000-$15,000.
For more information, visit https://fj.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/