Deadline: 15-Jul-23
The Public Diplomacy (PD) section of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (APS).
Purpose of the Annual Program Statement: The Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting human rights, transparency and good governance, economic and social prosperity, environmental stewardship, educational achievement, and sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will encourage increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas
- Improving English language learning through curriculum development, teacher
- training, and/or developing partnerships with U.S. educational institutions;
- Advancing good governance and democratic values including accountability, transparency, and human rights in Madagascar and/or Comoros through the promotion of educated civic participation, particularly among youth and women;
- Promoting transparent, free, and fair elections and democratic processes;
- Enhancing youth leadership and engagement;
- Advancing a free and responsible press and combatting disinformation including election disinformation;
- Promoting the free exercise of religion and ensuring that laws and government policies do not interfere with its practice;
- Increasing opportunity for women, girls, minorities, and/or disadvantaged populations;
- Developing skills in innovation technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship;
- Improving environmental stewardship, sustainable management of natural resources, and biodiversity conservation through environmental action programs; and
- Promoting U.S. culture and values.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: up to 18 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Up to 4 awards (depending upon amounts)
- Award ceiling: $100,000 (pending the availability of funds)
Examples
- Examples of Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement programs include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
- Training, workshops, or courses to develop professional or academic skills;
- Youth engagement programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs; and
- Communication campaigns related to human rights, democracy, and environment.
Participants and Audiences
- Educators and administrators of public or private educational institutions at the primary, secondary, or tertiary levels;
- Youth (15 – 35 y/o), particularly students;
- Professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators;
- Media professionals;
- Civil society professionals; and
- Women, girls, minorities, and disadvantaged populations.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy section encourages applications from the United States, Madagascar, and Comoros:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience;
- Individuals;
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;
- Governmental institutions.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.