Deadline: 7-Feb-24
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) or concept note to carry out program(s) funded by the U.S. Embassy Bangkok.
Priority Program Areas
- Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights
- Activities that strengthen democratic values, accountability, public participation, transparency, and rule of law in governance and political institutions.
- Innovative projects that educate Thais about the U.S. experience in meaningful participation in democratic processes and civic life.
- Activities that promote universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms.
- Activities that promote connection between the United States and the rising leaders in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Activities that focus on enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting civic engagement to counter disinformation and improve media/digital literacy.
- Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Renewable Energy
- Activities that support and build capability for, and promote economic inclusivity among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
- Activities that build digital skills and improve business practices of MSMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs for different stages of business development.
- Activities that increase awareness of environmental protection, climate change, climate-smart agriculture, transboundary water challenges, renewable energy, and other key regional issues.
- Activities that promote the use of science, technology, and innovation in tackling regional or transboundary challenges and strengthening competitiveness of SMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
- Education
- Activities that build, increase, support, and strengthen partnerships and the exchange of people, ideas, and resources between U.S. and Thai education institutions.
- Activities that increase access to education and understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM/STEAM).
- Innovative and educational activities that strengthen sustainable development in the Mekong subregion.
Funding Information and Duration
- Length of performance period: Up to 12 months.
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $75,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States and Thailand:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;
- Educational institutions;
- Individuals;
- Public international organizations and governmental institutions.
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States and Thailand:
- In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand.