Deadline: 01-Jun-2024
The Public Diplomacy section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part 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
- The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting human rights, transparency and good governance, economic and social prosperity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will encourage increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas
- Promoting human rights, civic engagement, and democracy;
- Advancing a free and responsible press and combatting disinformation including election disinformation;
- Promoting the free exercise of religion and ensuring laws and government policies do not interfere with its practice;
- Developing skills in innovation technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship for women, girls, and/or underrepresented populations; and,
- Promoting U.S.-Madagascar/Comoros exchange in sports, music, and art.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $20,000 (pending the availability of funds)
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $5,000
- Length of performance period: up to 18 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Up to 4 awards (depending upon amounts)
- Anticipated program start date: September 01, 2022
Participants and Audiences
- The list below delineates the target audiences:
- Professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators;
- Media professionals;
- Civil society professionals;
- Women, girls, minorities, and underrepresented populations.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy section encourages applications from the United States, Madagascar, and Comoros:
- 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;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Madagascar.