Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program - Gabon
About
The U.S. Embassy Libreville 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.
Purpose of Small Grants
PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Gabon 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
Enhance Capacity to Preserve the Environment and Biodiversity to Counter the Effects of Climate Change
Deepen U.S. – Gabon People-to-People Ties
Programs that seek to explain U.S. policies, culture, and values to Gabonese audiences.
Increase Civic Engagement in Gabonese Society
Funding Information
Total available funding: $25,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding.
Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $12,500
Length of performance period: Up to 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: 2 to 5 awards (dependent on amounts)
Anticipated program start date: From October 1, 2024
Participants and Audiences
Youth, especially emerging leaders
Civil society organizations
Women
Opinion leaders, including cultural, academic, and media figures
Ineligible
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
Programs relating to partisan political activity;
Charitable or development activities;
Construction programs;
Programs that support specific religious activities;
Fund-raising campaigns;
Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
Scientific research;
Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Eligibility
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) encourages applications from U.S. and Gabon:
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
Individuals
Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Governmental institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Post Date: May 31, 2024