U.S. Embassy in Belize: Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Deadline: 31-May-24

The U.S. Embassy Belmopan Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Belize by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation.

Grant proposals must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area or include a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Funding Information

• Length of performance period: Up to 12 months
• Number of awards anticipated: 3 to 5 awards (dependent on amounts)
• Award amounts: Up to $10,000
• Total available funding: Amount pending funds availability.

Examples of PAS projects include, but are not limited to

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
• Entrepreneurship and innovation in STEAM fields;
• Strengthening civil society;
• Media training and enhancing media literacy
• Combating disinformation, supporting excellence in journalism
• Educational programs on U.S. foreign policy priorities;
• Programs that educate or enforce sustainable development goals;
• Youth leadership programs, especially for minorities; and
• Sports-related programming.

Participants and Audiences

• Academic institutions;
• Business leaders and entrepreneurs;
• Community leaders;
• Cultural institutions;
• Journalists, media organizations;
• Social and new media users;
• Belizean thought leaders;
• Women and youth from underserved communities

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Applicants
  • The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Belize:
    • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience;
    • Individuals;
    • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; or
    • Governmental institutions
• For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Ineligible

• Charitable or development activities;
• Construction projects;
• Fundraising campaigns;
• Lobbying for specific legislation or projects;
• Projects relating to partisan political activity;
• Projects that support specific religious activities, or scientific research;
• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the
• organization; and
• Commercial or for-profit projects.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Belize.