Deadline: 30-Jul-21
The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Somalia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program activities include but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs
Priority Program Areas
- Countering violent extremism
- Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation
- Promoting women’s participation in politics, peacebuilding, and the economy
- Professionalizing the media
- Promoting freedom of expression
- Promoting democracy, good governance, and rule of law
- Promoting human rights and civil society
- Promoting youth leadership and development
- Encouraging awareness of and mitigating the effects of climate change
- Improving the teaching and learning of the English language
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $64,000
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Length of performance period: 12 months or less
Participants and Audiences
- Somali citizens, especially women and youth
- Entrepreneurs and private sector representatives
- Journalists and media professionals
- Activists and civil society representatives
- Academics and teaching professionals
- Federal and local government officials
Eligibility Criteria
PAS encourages applications from U.S., Somali, and international parties such as the following:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
- Non-profit educational institutions
- Individuals
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332487