Deadline: 15 August 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Haiti is seeking proposals for its U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section Grants Program to award grants principally to Haiti-based non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media for projects that support democracy and governance, public health, and economic development in the Republic of Haiti.
Projects
- Promoting political awareness and participation among the public and/or among youth
- Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service
- Combatting corruption
- Promoting rule of law / effective administration in justice
- Empowerment of women and youth
- Promoting entrepreneurship and business development
- Human rights
- Environmental protection
- Telling America’s story in Haiti
- Celebrating the Haitian and American cross cultural encounter in the arts
- Fostering: press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media
Duration
Grant periods can be for up to one year. (eg, September 1, 2017-August 15, 2018)
Funding Information
The maximum Public Affairs Section Grant will be $24,500.
Evaluation criteria
The Public Affairs Section Grants Committee will evaluate proposals according to the following criteria:
- Relevance of topic
- Clarity in goals, activities, and target group
- Sensible budgeting
- Longer-term sustainability, where applicable
- The ability of the applying organization to successfully carry out the project aims.
- Inclusion of U.S. content in the program. How does the organization plan to share information about American history, culture, and/or values through this program?
How to Apply
Organizations must complete the following (in English) to apply for a grant:
- Organization Application Form (PDF 106 KB)
- U.S. Embassy Grant Application Form (PDF 189 KB)
- Complete DUNS registration. Applicant organization must limit its request to a DUNS application only.
Please email one (1) copy of the above forms electronically, including a copy of the certificate of registration and DUNS number at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Haiti
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.