Deadline: 1 July 2020
The United States Embassy, Manama offers small grants to strengthen the understanding of the United States and its values in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Applicants are required to demonstrate how they intend to promote an understanding of the United States and by what means they will engage with Bahraini audiences.
PAS invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for projects that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of 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;
All applicants must stipulate their target audience (age/gender/geographic breakdown) and estimate the expected audience reach through direct contact and, if possible, through indirect contact (via social media or traditional media).
Funding Information
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $15,000
- Length of performance period: 1 to 12 months
- Anticipated program start date: October
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Eligible Applicants
- PAS encourages applications from the following entities in the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;
- Individuals;
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; and
- Governmental institutions.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Cost Sharing or Matching
When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of funds stipulated in their proposal. PAS encourages, but does not mandate, that applicants include cost-sharing elements from additional sources in their proposals.
For more information, visit https://bh.usembassy.gov/education-culture/public-affairs-small-grants-program/