The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Office of Sudan Affairs (OSA) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PDS invites proposals for programs that support OSA goals in Sudan. Successful proposals must include a reference to American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of the United States and/or U.S. policy or perspectives. Successful proposals will clearly describe the U.S. component of the program, the program’s anticipated results, when results will be expected, and how the OSA can measure them. Successful grantees will proactively show progress towards results through regular reporting to the OSA. U.S. government officials will visit the program, if possible, to monitor progress. Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program activities 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; and
Conferences, workshops, or training opportunities.
Priority Areas
The proposal must address one of the following priority program areas:
Promoting women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and STEM;
Promoting societal inclusion;
Promoting peace through the arts; or
Promoting any of the themes above through the arts.
Promoting humanitarian assistance and civilian protection;
Promoting civic education and engagement;
Promoting media capacity building;
Promoting human rights awareness and advocacy.
Funding Information
Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $25,000, although exceptional proposals over $25,000 may be considered.
Duration: 6 to 12 months.
Ineligible Activities
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
Programs relating to partisan political activity;
For-profit organizations or companies;
Individuals;
Charitable or development activities;
Commercial or trade 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;
Professional development for individuals; and
Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;
Cultural organizations;
Non-profit or government educational institutions; and
Government institutions.
Participants:
Youth aged 18-35 years;
Young professionals; and
Above priority audiences with a focus on women, underprivileged or culturally/ethnically diverse communities, or those from marginalized groups.
