Deadline: 31 January 2019
The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Phnom Penh is inviting proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cambodia 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. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program projects 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 projects;
- Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
Priority Areas
- Promoting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific Region
- Strengthening the understanding of civic engagement: making use of the interconnections of modern society to strengthen democracy and the respect of human rights.
- Supporting a rules-based order that advances democratic governance and resolving disputes peacefully.
- Strengthening international resolve to work towards the denuclearization of the DPRK.
- Protecting the environment, particularly through youth participation.
- Promoting economic growth and sustainable development by encouraging fair and reciprocal trade and transparent, high-quality investment.
- Empowering women and youth to spur economic growth.
- Protecting and preserving Cambodian cultural heritage and celebrating Cambodia’s recent progress and development.
- Promoting the development of STEM education among Cambodian youth.
Participants and Audiences
This funding opportunity is available to organizations and individuals who are interested and have experience working with the above topics. The audiences should target the groups listed above, depending on the focus of the project.
Funding Information
Awards may range from a minimum of $4,000 to a maximum of $20,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Cambodia
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://kh.usembassy.gov/public-affairs-section-notice-of-funding-opportunity-fy2019/