Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica is pleased to announce the Public Diplomacy (PD) Annual Program Statement that strengthens people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Costa Rica through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote an increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
- Award Ceiling: $50,000
- Award Floor: $10,000
Eligible Activities
- Public-facing programs that include U.S. subject matter experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, workshops, etc;
- Academic and professional lectures and seminars;
- Skills building and education programs that help young people learn technology-based job skills;
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
- Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of the exchange programs.
Target Audiences
- Women and girls; Migrant populations; Afro-descendant populations; Indigenous communities; Youth from underserved communities; Rural and semi-rural populations outside the San Jose metropolitan area; NGOs and think tanks; National and regional media; Cultural and educational leaders; Next-generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, university campus leaders)
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy Section will consider applications from the U.S. and Costa Rica. Individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, and civil society/non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
- Third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible.
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
Note: U.S. and Costa Rican NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference (through merit review) will be given to Costa Rican NGOs or partnerships that develop capacity with Costa Rican NGOs.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337748