Deadline: 1 June 2020
The U.S. Embassy Conakry Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program.
PAS Conakry invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Guinea through cultural and exchange programming that highlights 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 Public diplomacy programs include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
- Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program;
- Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams), businesses, and/or regional organizations.
- New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences;
- English language programs;
- Programs that strengthen government, public and private sector capacity and collaboration.
- Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage volunteerism;
- Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights;
- Proposals that support the proliferation of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders;
- Arts and culture programs that feature an element of increasing understanding of American culture or American-Guinea cooperation;
Priority Areas
Grant proposals should address one or more of the 6 Public Affairs priority areas:
- Strengthening Civil Society: through the promotion of local cultural heritage, traditional and modern art forms, and other forms of creative expression; support for civil society organizations, educational institutions; or the emerging leaders in these fields through linkages with U.S. counterparts.
- Supporting Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship: through projects that promote human/workers’ rights, women’s empowerment, corporate social responsibility, access to finance, and support for entrepreneurs.
- Fostering Regional Stability: through projects that support academic, art and cultural, civil society, and other exchanges and projects by strengthening ties between the United States, Guinea, and regional neighbors; thus assisting in the development of friendly, sympathetic and peaceful relations.
- Boosting Democracy, Human Rights, and Good Governance: Through projects that encourage participation in building democracy and civil society, especially for women, religious or ethnic minorities, and youth.
- Promoting English Language Capacity: through projects that encourage the usage and learning of English language as a tool for civic and economic development.
- Stimulating Women Empowerment: through projects that encourage and promote the role of women in the civic, public and business sectors.
Funding Information
- Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $5,000
- Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $25,000
- Award Amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Total available funding: $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy Conakry Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Guinean registered not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience.
- This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal.
- A copy of the organization’s registration should be provided with the proposal application.
- U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter.
- Guinea-based organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.
For more information, visit https://gn.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/