Public Diplomacy Small Grants – Education

Description

1) Objective 

The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Public Diplomacy Small Grants – EDUCATION Program. This Program is subject to availability of funding from the U.S. Government. The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2022 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Education Program to support projects in educational area. Pending availability of funds, the U.S. Embassy will award small grants to Ukrainian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations (NGOs) to advance educational reform in Ukraine through the U.S–Ukraine collaboration.

Specific thematic priorities for the projects:

1. Professional development of college and university administrators to enhance their skills necessary to promote institutional autonomy in the competitive environment.
2. Collaboration between educational institutions, local administrations, and businesses to support regional development and decentralization.
3. Career advising services creation and implementation at Ukrainian educational institutions.
4. Professional skills development for using modern methodologies by university and college instructors.
5. Inclusive environment development at secondary schools and higher education institutions.

2) Eligibility

Grants can only be given to Ukrainian NGOs (non-profit and non-governmental organizations) registered in accordance with Ukrainian law. NGOs include, but are not limited to, civic organizations or associations, charitable foundations, and think tanks.

3) Location 

Actions must take place in Ukraine.

4) Budget 

Total available funding is $250,000. Grants may range from $10,000-$40,000.

5) Application 

The application deadline is 15 July 2022. All templates for the proposal can be downloaded from the given website.