Deadline: 25-Aug-21
The U.S. Embassy Doha Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Qatar through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; and
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.
A Special Note on COVID-19: Applicants are encouraged to make their projects flexible to allow for compliance with current and possible future local, national and international health restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. This is especially important for projects proposing in-person interactions such as meetings, exchanges, workshops, and others. Applicants may propose such in-person activities but should include alternate activities, e.g., webinars, virtual meetings, and others, in the case that the former are prohibited or impractical at the time the program is proposed.
Priority Program Areas
- Promoting Qatar’s Economic Growth by
- Developing “soft skills” (teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, volunteerism, etc.)
- Strengthening career development skills
- Promoting sustainability
- Supporting English language learning
- Supporting Qatar’s Civil Society by
- Promoting Mutual Understanding by
- International Education Week (November 15-19, 2021)
- Cultural, educational, or professional programs
- Countering terrorist financing and combatting Trafficking in Persons (TIP)
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 3 to 18 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Multiple awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $150,000
- Total available funding: $150,000
Participants and Audiences
Applicants should have considerable, practical, and relevant experience in the implementation of the proposed activities to be seriously considered for this project. Previous experience dealing with Qatari audiences is preferred. Audiences who are considered a priority for this program include:
- Qatari youth/students, including traditionally underserved communities
- Qatari minority groups
- Qatari parents and grandparents
- Qatari women and girls
- Qatari local decision makers, established opinion leaders, and influencers
- Media outlets and experts
- Qatari teachers and academic professionals
- Emerging Qatari voices; and
- Qataris in the creative and performing arts communities
- Please note that proposals addressing audiences not listed above are still eligible, but such proposals must clearly indicate why addressing the proposed audience is especially important to achieving the goals stated of this APS.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages the following applicants located in Qatar:
- Not-for-profit organizations registered in Qatar, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals based in Qatar (recipient of an award to an individual is a single person, not an organization or a group of individuals)
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
Ineligible
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity
- Charitable or development activities/ fund-raising campaigns
- Construction projects
- Programs that support specific religious activities
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization
- Programs that duplicate existing programs
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333932