Public Diplomacy Grants Program 2022

Description

1) Objective

The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s public diplomacy grants program for creative new ideas and projects that increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and North Macedonia and promote the bilateral relationship. Topic areas eligible for funding include:

• entrepreneurship and innovation;
• programs that support culture and the arts, including mutual appreciation of artistic work from both countries;
• diversity and empowerment of youth and underserved communities;
• democratic processes and values;
• strengthening resiliency against disinformation;
• environment protection; and
• programs that support North Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic integration process.

All programs must include an American element: a cultural connection; utilization of American expert/s, organization/s or institution/s that will promote good and/or innovative practices in a specific field; etc.

2) Eligibility

The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from local non-governmental organizations. U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop the capacity of NGOs in North Macedonia and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management.

3) Location

Actions must take place in North Macedonia.

4) Budget

Most awards are expected to be around $10,000, with a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $20,000. Projects generally must be completed in one year or less. Expected Number of Awards: 10.

5) Application

The Embassy will accept proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year until August 31, 2022.