U.S. Embassy in Kyiv: Round 2 of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 11 March 2019

The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section has announced the 2018-2019 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in support of cultural projects in Ukraine.

Subject to availability of funds, the U.S. Embassy will award small grants as described below to Ukrainian and U.S.-based non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations and individuals

The projects must be tailored toward Ukrainian audiences, and all project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine.

Themes

Projects in performing and visual arts, including but not limited to music, dance, theater, literature, film, photography, and video.
Projects for gallery-style exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, photography, artifacts, cartoons, or other similar works.
Lectures and roundtables by U.S. experts in music, dance, theater, literature, poetry, film, and video.
Educational projects in the performing and visual arts, including but not limited to, music, dance, theater, literature, film, photography, and video.

All the projects should promote the U.S. culture in Ukraine or highlight American-Ukrainian collaboration in arts and culture. Participation of American artists or experts is strongly encouraged. Collaborative, sustained projects that include educational elements and outreach to underserved communities (i.e. lectures or master classes) are preferred.

Funding Information

Subject to availability of funds, individuals may apply for grants up to $8,000. Organizations may apply for grants up to $24,000. Allowable costs are those directly related to the project activities.

Eligibility Criteria

All Ukrainian and U.S. citizens and registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply.
Third country organizations and individuals are not eligible.

Selection Criteria

The Embassy Public Diplomacy Grants Committee will use the following criteria to evaluate proposals received in response to this funding opportunity:

Program Goals and Objectives/Activities Plan: A clear overview of the program, as well as goals and objectives, should be indicated in the proposal. The Embassy Public Diplomacy Grants Committee will closely consider whether the overall objectives lead to improving reform goals in Ukraine. Applicants should describe what they propose to do and how they will do it. The proposed activities must directly relate to meeting the goals and objectives, and applicants should include information on how they will measure activities’ effectiveness. Proposals should have a clear monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure proper implementation of the program. The Grants Committee will evaluate the activities planned in terms of their relevance to the current situation and the program goals and objectives, the feasibility of the proposed activities, and their timeline for completion.
Individual or Organizational Capacity: Applications must include a clear description of the project management structure and previous experience with similar programs. Beside information about the organization and/or individual, this section must also identify the proposed management structure and staffing plan for the proposed program. Applicants must demonstrate the ability and commitment to complete the program.
Budget: Costs should be reasonable and realistic in relation to the program activities. Applicants are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible so that the committee may determine the extent to which the request represents an efficient use of U.S. government resources. The budget should be consistent with the narrative description of the program and should reflect the applicant’s understanding of the allowable cost principles established by Title 2 CFR 200.306 (part 230) on cost principles for non-profit organizations.
Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is strongly encouraged; however, it is not a requirement of an application in response to this funding announcement.

How to Apply

Application form must be downloaded via given website.

For more information, please visit https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/current-programs-grants/#collapse1