Overview
Donor: | U.S. Embassy Namibia |
Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
Donor base: | United States |
Reference number: | PAS-WINDHOEK-FY2022-04-0 |
Eligible applicants: | Individual, Non-Profit Organisation |
Deadline: | 30.06.2024 |
Financial details
Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
Minimum grant size: | 5.000$ |
Total available budget: | 50.000$ |
Funding type: | Grants |
Maximum grant size: | 10.000$ |
Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Arts & Culture
- Capacity Building
- Governance & Democracy
Project Locations
Africa
Namibia
Description
1) Objective
Public Diplomacy Section in Windhoek invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Namibia 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.
• Directly support U.S. treaty or bilateral agreement obligations.
• Directly support U.S. policies, strategies, and objectives in a country as stated in the Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) (ICS is the four-year strategy that articulates the U.S. priorities in a given country and is led by the Chief of Mission.) These priorities are Empowering an Inclusive, Rules-Based Democracy, Catalyzing a Resilient, Sustainable Economy and Cultivating Equitable Access to Service to help Unleash Namibia’s Human Resources.
• Support disaster risk reduction for cultural heritage in disaster-prone areas, or post-disaster cultural heritage recovery.
• Complement the Cultural Heritage Center in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) or Public Diplomacy programs.
2) Eligibility
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, governmental institutions, and American entities with expertise in the Namibian context.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Namibia.
4) Budget
Number of awards anticipated is 5 awards (dependent on amounts). Awards may range from $5,000-$10,000.
5) Application
Applications are open until June 30, 2024. Proposals should be aligned with the program’s objectives and demonstrate how they will strengthen U.S.-Namibia cultural ties. Applicants must ensure compliance with eligibility criteria and prepare proposals that address the specific needs and challenges in Namibia. Further application guidelines and forms can be accessed through the U.S. Embassy website or by contacting the provided grantor contact information.