Deadline: 15 September 2017
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Skopje, Macedonia is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement from non-governmental organizations and other legally-recognized non-profit institutions that meet U.S. and, for organizations based in Macedonia, technical and legal requirements in Macedonia to develop and implement educational and cultural programs.
This program will connect U.S. experts (U.S. citizens only) with audiences and institutions in the Republic of Macedonia on visits focused on topics related to developing and strengthening democratic institutions.
The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will send American experts to Macedonia to engage audiences through lectures, workshops, and seminars; through appearances in foreign media; and in a consultancy capacity. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between experts and institutions in the United States and Macedonia.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
- Award Ceiling: $100,000
- Award Floor: $50,000
Activities Don’t Funded by Program
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
- Printing or promotion of books or manuscripts
- Travel to the United States for professional development
- Ongoing salary costs
- Office equipment
- Paying to complete activities begun with other funds
- Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship/support to individual or single-party electoral campaigns
- Political party activities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Commercial or trade activities
- Citizen exchange programs
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy will accept applications from non-governmental organizations in the United States or Macedonia.
Eligible Countries: United States and Macedonia
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Skopje.