Deadline: 31 July 2018
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). PAS invites proposals for conducting exchange programs that will provide Chinese audiences with the opportunity to experience and understand U.S. culture, society, government and art.
PAS seeks to fund creative and sustainable projects in China that build upon existing partnerships between U.S. institutions/organizations and Chinese counterparts, as well as those that create new partnerships. Proposals for projects that operate through strong, well-established, and collaborative partnerships, as well as projects that utilize the diversity of China, will be viewed favorably.
Programming created through this initiative will be open to the widest possible audiences. The goal of these public diplomacy program awards is to allow Chinese audiences to better understand the United States’foreign policy, society, government, language, law, economic system, and values. Areas of possible programming may include (but are not limited to):
- Lecture series, seminars, workshops orother programming that highlight U.S. foreign policy goals or and explain U.S. society, government, and values;
- Performing arts programming representing the broad range of U.S. performing arts, including but not limited to music, dance, and drama that target key audiences that Mission China is unable to reach
- Educational programs that incorporate American foreign policy or values into classroom or other educational outreach programs.
Funding Information
PAS will generally award multiple grants for up to US$50,000 per grant, but will consider grants for up to US$150,000 for programs that address concerns about regional security and nuclear proliferation, advocate for free, fair, and reciprocal trade and investment policies, or promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is limited to U.S. and Chinese entities qualified to receive U.S. grants and able to develop and implement programs in the People’s Republic of China. These include:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Individuals
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For further information, please visit U.S. Embassy in China.