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.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- U.S. and foreign not for profit entities
- U.S. and foreign universities
- Foreign public entities
- Individuals
For more information, visit https://tl.usembassy.gov/embassy/dili/grants/