Deadline: 1 February 2017
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking applications for its Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants Program for awards up to $25,000. Grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, universities, schools, and individuals.
Goals
- Promote Polish-U.S. Relations and Reinforce Shared Values – Civic education projects which strengthen understanding of U.S. democratic values and institutions; projects which promote U.S. culture, including sports, music, art, and education, including American Studies and promotion of studying in the United States; and projects which support human rights, diversity, acceptance of minority groups, and other areas of mutual interest that promote freedom and democracy.
- Strengthen Economic Prosperity – Projects which encourage trade and investment between the United States and Poland, and support entrepreneurship and innovation. Projects which support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) among Polish youth.
- Enhance International Security – Projects which strengthen NATO and transatlantic security commitment.
Funding Information
- The ceiling of an individual award is $25,000.
- Typical grants range from $5,000-$10,000.
- Projects with cost-sharing will be given preference.
- Projects generally must be completed in one year or less.
Activities
- Youth engagement, leadership, and education programs,
- Conferences, workshops, forums, panel discussions, and master classes on American themes or issues of mutual interest mentioned in the above goals of the Program,
- Bringing an American expert speaker or performer to Poland,
- Cultural programs, and particularly those that target youth and underserved communities,
- Exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes,
- Radio, television, and social media programming in support of the above objectives of the Program.
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.
- All grantees must have a non-profit status.
- The U.S. Embassy seeks proposals for geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Poland, as well as proposals that involve cross-border cooperation between Poland and Eastern Partnership countries.
- U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference is given to Polish NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Polish NGOs or employees and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management in Poland.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Poland and United States
For more information, please visit Public Diplomacy Grants Program 2017.