Deadline: 5 September 2016
The United States Embassy, Public Affairs Section in Brasilia is soliciting proposals for a program entitled “U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for Brazil” with an aim to connect U.S. experts (U.S. citizens only) with Brazilian audiences and institutions.
The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will send American experts to Brazil to engage with audiences through lectures, workshops, and seminars as well as through appearances in foreign media.
The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between U.S. and Brazilian experts and institutions.
Focus Areas
- Renewable energy and climate change;
- Entrepreneurship and innovative, inclusive economic growth, and trade;
- Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
- Foreign policy and international affairs; and
- Journalism, digital media, and best practices.
Funding Information
- Minimum (“Floor”) Award Amount: $80,000
- Maximum (“Ceiling”) Award Amount: $200,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit: The U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section only accepts applications from U.S. and Brazilian organizations that are legally registered not-for-profit non-governmental organizations with at least two years of experience working with an expert speaker program.
- Proper and complete registrations and rights: Applicants must acquire all required registrations in the United States and/or Brazil.
- All intellectual property considerations and rights must be fully met in the United States and Brazil. Local Brazilian partners (including sub-grantee) must have a valid Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Juridicas (CNPJ) number from the Government of Brazil.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: United States and Brazil
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