2022 Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Timor Leste

Deadline: 1-Sep-22

The U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking applications from organizations and individuals for 2022 Public Diplomacy Grant Program to strengthen the U.S.-Timorese partnership, bolster democratic institutions, including through strengthened civic participation and media reporting, and expand economic prosperity and opportunity.

Applications should include a U.S. element or connection with an American expert, organization, or institution.

Priority Program Areas

U.S.-Timorese partnership: Activities that advance the bilateral relationship between the United States and Timor-Leste, including but not limited to programs engaging emerging leaders in the 20th anniversary of U.S.-Timorese diplomatic relations through the Embassy’s campaign entitled “Friends, Partners, Opportunities.”
Democratic Values: Activities that promote the democratic values that underpin the U.S.-Timorese partnership, including but not limited to civic participation of emerging leaders and marginalized groups, human rights, rule of law, freedom of expression, gender equality, and LGBTQI+ rights.
Media Reporting: Activities that strengthen Timorese media reporting capacity, free and independent media development, media literacy, and efforts to counter misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda.
Economic Prosperity and Opportunity: Activities that widen access to U.S. higher education, empower youth– and women-led efforts to strengthen competitiveness, promote English language education, and strengthen climate adaptation and resilience.

Funding Information

Award amounts: Between $2,000 and $20,000
Length of performance period: Up to 12 months

Audience: All applications must identify the target audience of the program and estimate audience reach through direct contact, and if possible, through indirect contact via social or traditional media.