U.S. Embassy Singapore Annual Program Statement FY24

Description

1) Objective

U.S. Embassy Singapore is pleased to announce funding opportunities through its public diplomacy grants program. Each year, the U.S. Embassy awards a limited number of grants to support activities and exchanges linking the United States and Singapore with the aim of strengthening the bilateral relationship and people-to-people connections. To support organizations or individuals that engage Singaporeans in activities that strengthen ties between the United States and Singapore or the region. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in fields that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, perspectives, or values.

U.S. Embassy Singapore small grants fund programs that:

• Support entrepreneurship, innovation, and increased economic opportunities;
• Address transnational threats including disinformation and other cybercrime;
• Advance awareness of safety and security cooperation between the U.S. and Singapore and its importance to the region;
• Support open, inclusive, and diverse societies;
• Promote the U.S. higher education system; or
• Create understanding about U.S. policies, culture, and shared values.

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, governmental institutions, and individuals from the United States and Singapore. Typically, for-profit or commercial entities are not eligible.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Singapore.

4) Budget

The estimated total program funding is $280,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 and a floor of $1,000.

5) Application

Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis, with priority review deadlines in 2024 set for January 31, April 30, and July 31. Applications should be submitted in English, with budgets in U.S. dollars, and include mandatory forms like SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B. Proposals should address the goals and objectives of the funding opportunity and comply with the submission requirements.