Deadline: 1-Sep-22
The U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste through the public affairs section has announced an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out programs that 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
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 U.S. Embassy in Timor Leste.
For more information, visit https://tl.usembassy.gov/embassy/dili/grants/