Deadline: 15 August 2017
The United States Embassy Havana Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Priority Program Areas
- Proposals that will encourage the growth of small business in Cuba.
- Proposals must demonstrate knowledge of Cuba’s economic and entrepreneurial ecosystem and should detail existing partnerships in Cuba. Proposals should also outline activities that prepare small business owners for growth and sustainability of their enterprises through efficiency, creativity, customer service, and innovation, with preference for project models that work in the Cuban small business environment.
- Proposals that support agriculture; protect plant and animal health; and advance the understanding of scientific and environmental challenges.
- Agriculture / Plant and Animal Health
- Environment
- Health
- Proposals that promote cultural exchange; enhance mutual understanding; contribute to increased technical expertise in cultural professions and the arts; raise awareness for shared history, traditions, and values; and help build arts management capacity.
Funding Information
Award floor and ceiling: $1,000 – $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from United States and Cuban:
- Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Proposals should be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: United States and Cuba
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Cuba.