Deadline: 31 August 2017
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See is seeking proposals for its Small Grants Program to further U.S. foreign policy goals, in particular goals the embassy shares with the Holy See.
Program Objectives
Grant proposals should promote one or more of the following U.S. Embassy to the Holy See policy objectives:
- Promoting inter-faith dialogue, cooperation, understanding, and tolerance
- Combating trafficking in persons
- Promoting human rights (including, but not limited to, the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, women and children, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and other marginalized populations)
- Preventing and mitigating conflict; supporting conflict resolution, reconciliation and peace building
The Embassy prefers to provide initial funding for maximum impact projects that have the potential to be long-term, self-sustaining, and have a multiplier effect. Short-term programs, events, or workshops will also be considered. The project should, when applicable, include a media or public outreach component that promotes awareness for the project, e.g. through a press conference, event launch, social media, video, etc.
Funding Information
Embassy grants will be no more than $10,000, and the embassy is more likely to grant requests for smaller amounts ($2,000-$5,000).
Activities
- Workshops, trainings, and publications
- Cultural programs, as well as radio, television, and social media programming which encourage audiences to take collective action on a common cause
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Small Grants Program.