Deadline: 1 September 2020
The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Phnom Penh invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cambodia through cultural and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PAS 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.
Priority Areas
- A yearlong 2020 endeavor to highlight the 70th anniversary of U.S.-Cambodia diplomatic relations demonstrating efforts in monthly themes to protect and preserve Cambodian cultural heritage, celebrate Cambodia’s recent progress and development and their enduring commitment to bilateral relations. The monthly themes are listed below:
- January – Agriculture,
- February – Youth, Education and Technology,
- March – Women and Gender Equality,
- April – Environment,
- May – Public Health,
- June – People to People Ties,
- July – A Celebration of the 70th Anniversary,
- August – Humanitarian Assistance,
- September – Trade and Investment,
- October – Law Enforcement,
- November – Regional Cooperation/ASEAN,
- December – Democracy and Human Rights
- Affirming support of and respect for human rights and LGTBQI focused outreach.
- Protection of press freedoms and countering disinformation in a changing media landscape.
- Strengthening the understanding of civic engagement: making use of the interconnections of modern society to strengthen democracy.
- Promoting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region.
- Protecting the environment and strengthening resolve to tackle regional issues including but not limited to Lower Mekong issues, food security, water and energy challenges.
- Promoting economic growth and sustainable development by encouraging fair and reciprocal trade and transparent, high-quality investment and empowering women and youth to spur economic growth.
- Promoting the development of STEM education among Cambodian youth.
Funding Information
- Total Amount Available: $20,000
- Maximum for Each Award: $20,000
The following types of projects are not eligible for funding:
- Projects relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction projects;
- Projects that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or projects;
- Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Projects that duplicate existing projects.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Cambodia:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, visit https://kh.usembassy.gov/public-affairs-section-notice-of-funding-opportunity-2020/