Deadline: 31 March 2020
The U.S. Embassy Suva is currently seeking proposals for the Public Diplomacy Section Small Grant Program.
The grant proposals benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu and address one of the Public Diplomacy Initiatives or Embassy Goals.
Goals
- Bolster U.S. security and regional security, as well as protect U.S. citizens;
- Foster a free and open Indo-Pacific region by promoting a rules-based order, both bilaterally and multilaterally, by supporting responsive, democratic governance, strong civil society and an independent media;
- Promote sustained economic prosperity driven by open-market economic policies and high-standard investment; increased connectivity; improved natural resource management; and free, fair, and reciprocal trading relationships;
- U.S. commitment to the region is reinforced through efforts to improve human development, island states’ resiliency to natural disasters and access climate change financing, and build regional maritime security partnerships.
Funding Information
The Small grant ranges from US$5,000-$15,000.
What will not be Funded
- Commercial proposals;
- Proposals over $15,000 unless they are particularly strong from a previously successful grantee;
- Proposals that do not benefit communities in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu;
- Proposals that do not address embassy or public diplomacy goals.
Initiatives
- Foster media contacts and professional development;
- Expand STEAM and educational opportunities for youth to meet the needs of a 21st century workforce;
- Promote sustainable economic development and women’s economic participation;
- Develop partnerships and tools to encourage healthy and resilient populations through lifestyle choices.
For more information, visit https://fj.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/