Deadline: 16-Jul-21
The U.S. Embassy Monrovia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Liberia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. society, culture and policies.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs 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
- Programs developed by alumni of a U.S. Government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program
- Programs that expand PAS American Spaces activities
- Roundtables, panels, and workshops
- Media training
Priority Program Areas
- Effective rule of law and human rights protections – Program topic examples:
- increasing access to justice
- improving community dispute resolution mechanisms
- reducing sexual– and gender-based violence
- leading anti-corruption efforts
- increasing transparency in the public sector
- promoting democratic values and governance
- professionalization of media
- increasing media literacy
- encouraging volunteerism
- improving citizen engagement
- Inclusive economic development and mutually beneficial trade and investment – Program topic examples:
- promoting entrepreneurship
- enabling investment environment
- encouraging sustainable development
- increasing expertise in SME business owners
- Human development – Program topic examples:
- increasing access to education for all
- improving reading and math comprehension among youth
- creating opportunities for teacher training
- creating opportunities for academic exchange
- developing leadership and life skills
Funding Information
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $20,000.
- Length of performance period: 1 – 12 months
Participants and Audiences: Programs may target a variety of audiences, depending on the topic, though generally PAS Monrovia’s intended participants and target audiences are emerging leaders in high schools and university as well as government, business, and civil society professionals in Liberia. Proposals will be evaluated on a well-reasoned strategy for the intended audience, as well as appropriate inclusivity, whether based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
Eligibility Criteria
- PAS Monrovia encourages applications from the United States and Liberia, although all activities must take place in Liberia:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals, including alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Non-profit media organizations
- Professional trade organizations
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331120