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U.S. Embassy in Venezuela: Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 31-Jul-23

The Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) of the U.S. Department of State announces a request for Statements of Interest (SOI) that strengthens people-to-people ties between the United States and the people of Venezuela through cultural, educational, and media support programs that highlight shared values and promote a peaceful, democratic transition.

PAS VAU invites proposals for communications, cultural and educational programs that support democratic initiatives and economic empowerment in Venezuela, highlight shared values, promote bilateral cooperation, and support diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion. All programs must convey an element of U.S. culture, history, and/or shared values.  This must be a concrete element that establishes or strengthens ties between people in Venezuela and Americans in the United States. For example, competitive proposals will include a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and/or increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Venezuela even after the program has concluded.

Priority Areas

PAS VAU will prioritize grant proposals that address the following themes:

  • Supporting freedom of speech and expression, including via civic education.
  • Strengthening independent media through media literacy, training, and other engagement.
  • Ensuring participation of citizens in the democratic process through education and outreach.
  • Economic growth and entrepreneurship, particularly for marginalized groups, including women,LGBTI+, persons with disabilities, indigenous, and Afro-Venezuelans.
  • Supporting grassroots activism that promotes human rights, democratic governance, and/or addresses Venezuelan citizens’ needs due to the man-made humanitarian crisis.
  • Promoting inclusive social development, particularly through empowering women and girls, persons with disabilities, LGBTI, indigenous, and Afro-Venezuelans.
  • Cultural Projects that promote Mutual Understanding: Cultural activities engage the public, especially youth, to bridge cultures, deepen cultural ties and understanding, discuss topics of importance, and promote the free exchange of ideas. The VAU is interested in supporting arts and culture projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Venezuela.
Funding Information
  • Number of awards anticipated: 12 awards (dependent on amounts)
  • Award amounts: $10,000 to $60,000.
  • Total available funding: $500,000
  • Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, with programming experience
  • Individuals
  • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Ineligible
  • For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
  • The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
    • Programs relating to partisan political activity or campaigns;
    • 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;
    • Programs that duplicate existing programs.
    • Complete salaries for personnel.

For more information, visit https://ve.usembassy.gov/vau-pas-fy2023-request-for-statements-of-interest-annual-program-statement/

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