Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Romania

Deadline: 31-Mar-23

The U.S. Embassy Bucharest Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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: PAS Bucharest invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Romania 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.

Priority Program Areas

• Further regional and international peace and security
  • media literacy
  • counter disinformation, misinformation, fake news
  • cybersecurity education
• Promote Euro-Atlantic standards of democracy, rule of law and minority inclusion
  • rule of law
  • democracy
  • human rights, non-discrimination
  • minority inclusion
  • women empowerment
  • civics education
  • civic participation
  • trafficking in persons prevention
  • free, independent, and responsible press
  • youth leadership
• Strengthen transatlantic economy
  • entrepreneurship promotion
  • energy security

• Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months
• Number of awards anticipated: 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
• Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5000 to a maximum of $15000
• Total available funding: $100000

Eligibility Criteria

• The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Romania:
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
  • Non-profit or governmental educational and cultural institutions
  • For-profit or commercial entities, as well as governmental departments are not eligible to apply.

Ineligibility Criteria

• The following types of projects are not eligible for funding:
  • Projects relating to partisan political activity
  • Charitable or development activities
  • Construction projects
  • Projects that support specific religious activities
  • Fund-raising campaigns
  • Lobbying for specific legislation or projects
  • Scientific research
  • Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
  • Projects that duplicate existing programs

For more information, visit Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.