Deadline: 17-Sep-20
The U.S. Embassy Algiers 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 Algiers invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Algeria 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 PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs; and
- English language programs.
Priority Program Areas:
- Women, Peace, and Security
- Countering Violent Extremism
- Preservation and Protection of Cultural Heritage
- Entrepreneurship and Career Development
- English Language Acquisition
- Educational Opportunities at U.S. Colleges and Universities
- Civil Society Development
- U.S.-Algerian Economic Ties
Funding Information
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $250,000
- Total available funding: $500,000
- Length of performance period: 1 to 12 month
- Number of awards anticipated: 5 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Anticipated program start date: March 1, 2020
Participants and Audiences
Intended audiences should consist of one of the following categories depending on the program area, goals, and activities of the project:
- Underserved and at-risk youth (13-25);
- Emerging voices, including civil society leaders;
- Members of the American Spaces;
- Young entrepreneurs;
- Civil society or non-government organizations;
- Established opinion leaders or influencers;
- Government officials;
- Non-state actors, such as academic institutions, the media, and others who communicate with the public; and
- General Algerian audiences, particularly residents of southern provinces.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Algeria
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
For more information, visit https://dz.usembassy.gov/notice_of_funding_opportunity_sag10019gr0001/