Deadline: 11-May-21
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, of the U.S. Department of State (Mission Ukraine) has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to oversee the Public Affairs Section’s (PAS) network of American Spaces throughout Ukraine to support U.S. engagement with Ukrainian audiences.
This network includes one America House in Kyiv; two America Houses already opening in Odesa and Zaporizhzhya; two America Houses to be opened, likely in Lviv and Kramatorsk (pending availability of funds); and seven other American Spaces.
Objectives
- Overview of American Spaces in Ukraine: PAS Kyiv’s network of American Spaces – which eventually will include five America Houses and seven other American Spaces – serves as the primary U.S. government platform for outreach to Ukrainians across the country. American Spaces exemplify the U.S. commitment to a core tenet of democracy: the citizen’s right to free access to information. American Spaces also support the foundation of public diplomacy by creating a place for in-person engagement with Ukrainian audiences. Embassy personnel, official visitors, and implementing partners regularly connect with Ukrainians, especially young leaders and young professionals, to inspire dialogue on issues that matter most to U.S.-Ukraine relations.
- U.S. Embassy-Grantee Relationship: Mission Ukraine supports the American Spaces network through a combination of Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau-managed American Spaces Support Funds and European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau-overseen foreign assistance funds.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,100,000
- Award Ceiling: $2,100,000
- Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed between July 2021-2024 (36 months).
Priority Region: Kyiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhya, Lviv, Kramatorsk
Participants and Audiences: Intended audiences should vary by program and specific activity. However, in general, the American Spaces are geared toward youth engagement, i.e., Ukrainians aged 15-35.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- U.S. or Ukrainian public or private not-for-profit organizations
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience working in Ukraine and should have a legally registered local office to provide program oversight. The applicant organization must be able to demonstrate the ability to administer all components of the program as outlined in this solicitation, and in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332065