U.S. Embassy Bangui PDS Annual Program Statement

Description

1) Objective

The U.S. Embassy Bangui Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Central African Republic through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs;

Priority Program Areas:

• Deepen U.S. –Central African Republic People-to-People Ties
• Programs that seek to explain U.S. policies, culture, and values to Central African audiences
• Increase Civic Engagement in Central African Republic society
• Increase media literacy for the public and capacity-building for journalists

2) Eligibility

Eligible are Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; Individuals; Non-profit educational institutions.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Central African Republic.

4) Budget

Grants may range from $5,000-$20,000.

5) Application

Applications can be submitted by 29 April 2024.