Deadline: 8-Jun-25
The U.S. Embassy Djibouti Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support creative, scalable projects that improve access to high-quality English language instruction, promote American leadership in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education for adults across Djibouti, and create economic opportunities to the mutual benefit of the United States and Djibouti.
Priority Program Areas
- Providing high-quality English language instruction to students and community members through formal classes, conversation clubs, or informal learning opportunities.
- Developing and disseminating English language learning materials and curricula, particularly those that incorporate local context and digital or mobile platforms.
- Enhancing the capacity of educational institutions to deliver English language programs.
- Integrating STEAM education into English language learning to build practical, career-relevant skills.
- Fostering employment readiness and entrepreneurship and with a focus on supporting employability, small business growth, and access to economic opportunities for the United States and Djibouti.
Funding Information
- Total Amount Available: $50,000
Duration
- Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.
Participants and Audiences
- The primary audience for this funding opportunity is young adults in the regions, particularly those seeking to improve their English proficiency to pursue educational or business opportunities.
Target Audiences
- Target audiences include (but are not limited to):
- Secondary school and university students
- Out-of-school youth
- Vocational trainees and job seekers
- English language teachers and educators seeking professional development in English and STEAM integration
- Emerging businesspeople and entrepreneurs
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States and Djibouti:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligibility Criteria
- 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.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Djibouti.
