Deadline: 15-Jul-2020
The U.S. Embassy Lisbon Office of Public Affairs (OPA) 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: OPA invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions for projects that strengthen the bilateral ties between the U.S. and Portugal. OPA will only consider grants that have an American component or aspect in their proposal.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program projects 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 projects;
- Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
- Professional development workshops and training;
Priority Program Areas
- The Azores:activities focused on, or are connected to, the Autonomous Region of the Azores, which promote economic, educational, and/or cultural linkages between the United States and Portugal.
- African Diaspora: activities focused on, or are connected to, the African and/or Afro-descendant community in Portugal, which promote economic, educational, and/or cultural linkages between the United States and Portugal.
- Media Literacy and Countering Misinformation: activities that promote media literacy and critical thinking, resist malign influence, and counter disinformation.
- Technology and Innovation: activities which support cooperation in such areas as space exploration, energy, firefighting, and reforestation, as well as solutions to transnational, regional, and global challenges, including cybersecurity, terrorism, environmental issues, and health threats.
- Trade and Investment: activities which support the expansion of U.S. exports and investments, improve the connections between U.S. and Portuguese businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities for women and underserved populations.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 1-12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 3-20 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Total available funding: $75,000 (est.)
Participants and Audiences
OPA Lisbon requests that all applicants for awards stipulate who their target audience is (age/gender/geographic break down) and estimate the expected audience reach through direct contact and if possible through indirect contact (via social media or traditional media).
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Portugal who are:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;
- Individuals;
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://pt.usembassy.gov/education-culture/small-grants-program/