U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa — PDS Annual Program Statement

Description

1) Objective

The U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. PDS Samoa invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects that seek to do at least one of the following:

• strengthen U.S.-Samoa cooperation and coordination on global issues of shared interest (e.g. combatting climate change, supporting Indo-Pacific security, promoting diversity and inclusion);
• promote the mutual benefits of tech and innovation; and
• promote stronger connections between the people of the United States, Samoa, and may include the Pacific Island region if inclusive of Samoa.

2) Eligibility

Eligible recipients include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Individuals.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Samoa.

4) Budget

Expressions of interest is minimum $500 up to a maximum of $25,000. Total available funding is $50,000.

5) Application

The application deadline is 31 August 2023.