Deadline: 30-Jun-21
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy Chisinau (PAS) invites proposals for projects that countering foreign malign influence, supporting independent voices, enhancing media sustainability, and strengthening civil society.
PAS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Moldova, through academic, cultural, and exchange programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation.
Goals
Priority will be given to projects that help advance the following goals:
- To advance the U.S.-Moldova Shared Regional and Global Priorities for International Security, Democracy, and the Rule of Law; and/or
- To expand Shared Prosperity by Deepening U.S.-Moldova Economic Partnership; and/or
- To promote U.S.-Moldova Partnerships to Ensure Citizens’ Security; and/or
- To expand People to People Relationships to Strengthen Economic and Institutional Ties and Promote Understanding of U.S. Government Policy and American Values.
Priorities
Public Affairs Section welcomes proposals that address the following strategic priorities:
- ECONOMIC GROWTH: Programs related to entrepreneurship, bilateral trade, investment, economic integration, innovation, science and technology;
- ADVANCING SOCIAL INCLUSION: Programs that seek to promote human rights, diversity, entrepreneurship, and freedom of speech, advancing initiatives to protect and empower member of marginalized and under-represented groups;
- STEAM AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: Programs that promote STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts and Math), particularly among youth audiences;
- PRESS FREEDOM AND COMBATING DISINFORMATION: Programs that promote press freedom, innovation – within both traditional and digital media – and factual reporting. Programs that increase media literacy, critical thinking, and combat dis- and mis-information merit special attention;
- REGIONAL SECURITY: Programs that address issues of regional security, non-proliferation, and countering violent extremism, as well as exchanges that promote multilateral cooperation and enhance stability in the region.
Funding Information
- The U.S. Embassy will consider awarding grants ranging from $15,000 to $100,000.
- Maximum period of performance: 24 months
Participants and Audiences
- PAS will only consider proposals for projects geared to audiences within Moldova. The selection of the projects is based on the applicants’ ability to demonstrate concrete achievements that can show impact in a given field or in a specific community.
Eligible Applicants
Eligibility is limited to the following types of organizations:
- Moldovan nonprofit organizations (including independent media outlets);
- Moldovan Institutions of Higher Education.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=330195