Deadline: 2-Feb-21
The U.S. Embassy Lima Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Lima invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Peru through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
The PAS Small Grants Program projects may include, but is not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects;
- Professional or academic exchanges and projects (including virtual exchanges with U.S. experts or communities);
- Professional development workshops and training.
Priority Funding Areas
- Support Peru’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
- Build Peru’s Capacity to Combat Transnational Organized Crime and Sustainably Manage its Natural Resources
- Advance Gender Equality
- Strengthen U.S.-Peruvian Partnerships Through Public Diplomacy Programs
Funding Information
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000
- Length of performance period: 2 to 24 months
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy Lima Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. or Peruvian citizens and/or organizations, including:
- Registered public or private non-profit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://pe.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-funding-opportunities/