Deadline: 1 August 2020
The U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Bamako invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Mali by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. Mission goal, include an American cultural element, or have a 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;
- Civic engagement and social activism
Priority Program Areas
- Strengthening independent media through media literacy, training and other engagement;
- Ensuring participation of citizens, especially women and youth, in the democratic process through education and outreach;
- Supporting freedom of speech and expression, including via civic education;
- Economic growth and entrepreneurship;
- Promoting bilateral trade and investment;
- Promoting inclusive social development, particularly through empowering women and girls;
- Engaging underserved populations, including persons with disabilities, through art, sports, culture and other creative programs;
- Promoting tolerance and peace through dialogue;
- Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment;
- Strengthening community resilience to extremism through preservation / promotion of traditional cultural practices that reinforce community stability and peace; and
- Promoting English language study and acquisition.
Award Information
- Award Amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $300,000
- Length of Performance Period: 1 to 12 Months
Participants and Audiences
All programs should target primarily Malian audiences. The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction projects;
- 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.
Eligible Applicants
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Malian applicants from:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or public educational institutions
For more information, visit https://ml.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-notice-of-funding-opportunity/