Deadline: 30-Apr-23
U.S. Embassy in Bosnia And Herzegovina is seeking applications for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support efforts that promote mutual understanding and cultural dialogue between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and which share the richness and diversity of American culture and society with the BiH public.
Objectives
- This program aims to support cultural and educational programs that share American culture and society with the public in BiH, and which promote cultural dialogue and mutual understanding between the United States and BiH.
- Preference will be given to those applications that demonstrate multiple components listed above, particularly those with cultural AND educational components, and those that demonstrate the benefit for a wider group of people and/or plans to amplify the results among the public – with an emphasis on smaller and more remote communities where such cultural events are not as common or as easily accessible.
Funding Information
- The budget for single project proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program should not exceed USD 15,000 and program activities are envisioned to take place no sooner than July 2023.
- Please note that the precise timeframe in which grant money will be received cannot be guaranteed. Grantees should design projects that can be implemented if money is received after July 2023.
- Proposals should be submitted 3 to 6 months before the planned event or activity, and the projects should not exceed 12 months in duration
Components
- Projects should contain one (or ideally more) of the following components:
- A program component that helps build and enhance relationships between BiH and the United States and/or introduces a new element of American culture to BiH;
- A program component that promotes positive interaction and connects people across social and ethnic divides;
- A program component that reinforces the concept of a shared BiH identity;
- An educational component, such as a workshop or master class by a visiting American artist or expert;
- Projects that benefit a wide group of people or have a plan to amplify the results among the public.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-governmental, non-profit organizations (including arts and artistic organizations), educational institutions, and civil society organizations that are based and legally registered in BiH are eligible to apply.
- Individuals who are citizens of BiH are also eligible to apply. U.S. citizens and U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply, but please note that there is a strong preference to grant to BiH-based organizations and individuals.
- Organizations and individuals may only submit one proposal per program.
For more information, visit Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.