Deadline: 2-Apr-22
The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguay’s Public Diplomacy (PD) section is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Fiscal Year 2022 Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
The PD section seeks to inform and share with audiences in Paraguay about the United States, its culture, society, government, legal, economic, and political systems, and values through programs focusing on the priority areas. To further these goals, PD invites proposals for programs that strengthen educational, professional, commercial, and scientific ties between the U.S. and Paraguay. Proposals must include a clear and strong U.S. component. A U.S. component can include U.S. citizen speakers who are experts in U.S. policy, academia, culture, and economics; the use of U.S. training models or materials; exchanges with U.S. institutions; or promotion of U.S. culture, music, art, etc. through cultural or educational exchanges between the U.S. and Paraguay.
Funding Priorities
PD invites eligible organizations and individuals to submit proposals to support activities directly linked to one or more of the two following priority areas:
- Civil society´s role in improving transparency and accountability in government, combating financial corruption and supporting transparency, including, but not limited to, through investigative journalism, social media, and or existing online “open government” platforms.
- Developing environmental literacy in youth to enhance community resilience to extreme weather & climate change. Empowering communities by increasing awareness on conservation and economic development within the framework of climate adaptation and resilience.
Activities
Activities that are typically funded under this notice include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures; public seminars and programs.
- Professional development workshops and training.
- Professional and academic exchanges.
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.
Funding Information
- Award Amount: A maximum amount per award of $50,000 is available under this program. Similar awards in the past have typically ranged from $25,000 – $50,000.
- Award Period: Up to 27 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code or to similar statutes in the Republic of Paraguay such as Civil society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions located in Paraguay; U.S. not-for-profit with a partner in Paraguay.
- Direct funding for non-U.S. institutions and individuals is available under this announcement.
- The Public Diplomacy section encourages organizations that have not previously received U.S. Federal Award program funding to apply under this announcement.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=336818