Deadline: 16 June 2017
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking applications for its Small Grants Program for Maldives.
Grants are intended for local representatives of civil society including non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, universities, schools, and individuals.
Goals
- Promote tolerance, by funding proposals that combat hate and build community cohesion; engage at-risk youth; promote digital literacy; and engage communities on respect for diversity.
- Improve respect for human rights, through programs which strengthen democratic values; enhance awareness and protection of religious freedom and human rights principles; and encourage gender equality.
- Improve respect for and application of freedom of expression, through programs that promote a free and open media; strengthen understanding of social media; empower journalists through training (including ethics, investigative techniques, and English language).
Activities
- Youth engagement, leadership, and education programs;
- Programs that promote gender equality and the rights of girls and women;
- Programs that build the capacity of civil society;
- New media concepts aimed at reaching wide audiences;
- Media training programs;
- Cultural programs;
- Radio, television, social media, and film programming in support of the above three goals.
Funding Information
- Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $5,000 USD
- Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $25,000 USD
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.
- All grantees must have a non-profit status.
How to Apply
- Applicants must submit application template, detailed budget template, and other documentation listed on the given website.
- To receive consideration for funding, applicants must forward electronic copies of all required documentation at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Maldives
For more information, please visit Small Grants Program for Maldives.