Deadline: 30-Apr-24
The U.S. Embassy Ethiopia Public Diplomacy (PD) section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a public engagement program to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Ethiopia through cultural, media, and exchange programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation.
Thematic Areas
- This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to inform individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions about opportunities from the Public Diplomacy section to support projects in at least one of the following thematic areas:
- Efforts to support Ethiopia’s economic and political reforms, including support for civil society, democracy, and governance, and/or election processes.
- Helping media professionals, media educators, and the public learn how to discern reliable sources of information and identify mis- and disinformation etc.
- Promoting economic growth, especially via entrepreneurship, innovation, and promoting education about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
- Engaging emerging and under-represented populations, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities through leadership, education, English language, culture, and other programs.
- Promoting tolerance and peace through reintegration and reincorporation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
- Promoting fair and peaceful elections.
- Promoting effective leadership and civic engagement.
- Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment.
Funding Information
- Awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $100,000. Exceptional proposals above $200,000 may be considered pending funding availability.
- Length of performance period: 12 to 18 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Three awards per round (anticipated total of six awards)
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
- The Public Diplomacy section encourages applications from U.S. and Ethiopian:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience.
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
- Individuals will be considered, but priority is given to registered organizations and educational institutions with a proven track record of success.
- For-profit or commercial entities, including for-profit media organizations, are not eligible to apply.
- The Public Diplomacy section encourages applications from U.S. and Ethiopian:
Ineligible
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity.
- Charitable or development activities.
- Construction programs.
- Programs that support specific religious activities.
- Fund-raising campaigns.
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs.
- Scientific research.
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia.