Deadline: 15-Apr-22
The U.S. Embassy Zambia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding to strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and Zambia.
Purpose of Small Grants
- PAS invites proposals from non-profit and non-governmental organizations for projects that support core U.S. government priorities in Zambia, including promoting democracy and good governance, building inclusive economic prosperity, strengthening health systems, and advancing peace and security.
Priority Program Areas (in no specific order)
- Promoting inclusion of people with disabilities and from other underserved or marginalized groups through sports, civic engagement, economic activity, and other aspects of society.
- Promoting political awareness and participation among the public and/or among youth;
- Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service;
- Promoting democracy and accountability through film or the arts;
- Fostering press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media, including through journalism training programs;
- Combatting corruption;
- Empowerment of women and youth;
- Promoting entrepreneurship and business development;
- Human rights;
- Promoting sports diplomacy or a shared interest in sports; and
- Increasing Zambians’ pursuit of higher education in the United States.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: up to 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: at least two
- Award amounts: Minimum of $5,000 and maximum of $25,000
- Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2022 Public Diplomacy Funding
- Anticipated program start date: September 1, 2022
Participants and Audiences
- Programs may be geared to a variety of audiences, depending on the topic. Proposals will be evaluated based on a well-reasoned strategy for the intended audience, as well as appropriate inclusivity, whether based on gender, religion, age, or disability.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Note:
- Applicants should be able to document their experience implementing similar projects.
- For profit businesses or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://zm.usembassy.gov/pas_small_grants/