Deadline: 1 August 2019
The United States Embassy in Algiers is inviting applicants for its Small Grants Program that create partnerships to promote common objectives and exchanges between the United States and Algeria.
The U.S. Embassy seeks to inform and share with audiences in Algeria about the United States, its culture, society, government, legal, economic, and political systems, and values through programs focusing on the priority areas outlined below. To further these goals, proposals must include American content, which can include speakers who are experts in U.S. policy, academia, culture, and economics; the use of U.S. training models or materials; exchanges with U.S. institutions; or promotion of U.S. culture and art.
Priorities
The U.S. Embassy invites eligible organizations and individuals to submit proposals to support activities directly aimed at improving communities, providing new opportunities for citizen participation, and promoting and developing issues of public interest.
Some examples of projects can meet the requirement could include (but are not limited to) proposals that relate to the following areas:
- English language and entrepreneurship support program to preparing Algerian youth with limited resources to become future leaders in the global economy;
- Integrating marginalized groups or individuals into communities;
- Strengthening community cohesion and tolerance;
- Providing viable alternatives to criminal or extremist activity for at-risk or vulnerable populations;
- Supporting the work of Algerian Civil Society organizations in areas of mutual U.S.-Algeria interest;
- Promoting the empowerment of persons with disabilities as well as ethnic and/or gender minorities;
- Expanding cultural and education exchanges that provide audiences in Algeria – with a particular focus on youth, women, and marginalized communities – a deeper understanding of the United States and the values shared by both countries.
Funding Information
Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is limited to individuals and/or not-for-profit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code or to similar statutes in Algeria such as Civil society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions located in Algeria; U.S. not for-profit with a partner in Algeria.
- Direct funding for non-U.S. institutions and individuals is available under this announcement.
- The Public Diplomacy section encourages individuals and organizations that have not previously received U.S. Federal Award program funding to apply under this announcement.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://dz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchanges/