Deadline: 12-Apr-2024
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.
Purpose of Small Grants
- PDS Djibouti invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Djibouti through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
- Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
- Entrepreneurship and innovation in STEM fields;
- Youth leadership programs;
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
Priority Program Areas
- Entrepreneurship, business development, tech/innovation skills development
- English Language acquisition
- Skills for job seekers which might include resume writing, preparing for interviews and business software skills.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $50000.
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5000 to a maximum of $25000.
- Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months.
- Number of awards anticipated: dependent on amounts.
- Anticipated program start date: October 2024
Participants and Audiences
- PDS Djibouti will consider the full range and diversity of Djibouti and U.S. organizations. The Public Diplomacy Section will also seek to target young audiences in Djibouti City and throughout the country who are searching for the skills needed to obtain employment or further their education, including the improvement of their English language skills.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from 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.
Ineligible
- 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.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Djibouti.