U.S. Embassy, Conakry: Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Deadline: 01-May-21

The U.S. Embassy Conakry/ Bureau of Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to Public Diplomacy Grants.

The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Conakry is soliciting proposals for grants from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions that focus on one of the priority areas.

Program Objectives

PAS Conakry invites proposals for projects that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. Public diplomacy programming includes communications with international audiences, cultural programming, educational exchanges, promoting education including science, technology and math education, and international visitor programs.

Purpose of Small Grants

PAS Conakry invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Guinea 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 Public diplomacy programs include, but are not limited to:

Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program
Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams), businesses, and/or regional organizations.
New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences;
English language programs;
Programs that strengthen government, public and private sector capacity and collaboration.
Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage volunteerism;
Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights;
Proposals that support the proliferation of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders;
Arts and culture programs that feature an element of increasing understanding of American culture or American-Guinea cooperation

Priority Areas

Grant proposals should address one or more of the 6 Public Affairs priority areas:

Strengthening Civil Society: through the promotion of local cultural heritage, traditional and modern art forms, and other forms of creative expression; support for civil society organizations, educational institutions; or the emerging leaders in these fields through linkages with U.S. counterparts.
Supporting Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship: through projects that promote human/workers’ rights, women’s empowerment, corporate social responsibility, access to finance, and support for entrepreneurs. Particular emphasis should be placed on strengthening chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs, and core private sector industries through interactions or linkages with U.S. counterparts.
Fostering Regional Stability: through projects that support academic, art and cultural, civil society, and other exchanges and projects by strengthening ties between the United States, Guinea, and regional neighbors; thus assisting in the development of friendly, sympathetic and peaceful relations.
Boosting Democracy, Human Rights, and Good Governance: Through projects that encourage participation in building democracy and civil society, especially for women, religious or ethnic minorities, and youth.
Promoting English Language Capacity: through projects that encourage the usage and learning of English language as a tool for civic and economic development.
Stimulating Women Empowerment: through projects that encourage and promote the role of women in the civic, public and business sectors

Funding Information

Length of performance period: 9-12 months
Number of awards anticipated: 6
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000
Total available funding: $150,000
Participants and Audiences: All proposals should focus on engaging Guineans in Guinea. Proposals that reach marginalized communities and youth are encouraged.
Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in on year or less.

Eligibility Criteria

The following organizations are eligible to apply: