Grants for Nonprofits - International Development

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina to create community projects that promote shared values and align with U.S. foreign policy priorities, particularly in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh 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 funding priorities, strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.Purpose of Small Grants:PDS Phnom Penh invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cambodia through cultural, educational, artistic, and creative programming that highlights U.S.-Cambodian 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, culture, values, and perspectives. Past 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; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Priority Program Areas: Empowering and/or educating youth to spur economic growth. Development of womens entrepreneurship and womens empowerment. Protecting the environment and strengthening resolve regional issues including but not limited to Lower Mekong issues, food security, water, and energy challenges. Programs to advance and promote human rights, including freedom of press and expression. Strengthening the understanding of civic engagement: making use of the interconnections of modern society to strengthen democracy. Projects or programs focusing on preservation, education, or economic growth for/with minority groups in Cambodia.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals in the Kyrgyz Republic to enhance STEM education and innovation, particularly in underserved areas, through partnerships with U.S. institutions and the implementation of modern teaching methodologies.

This funding opportunity supports projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Burkina Faso by promoting economic growth, regional security, and cultural exchange through collaboration with nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals.

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to host a summit that empowers Congolese digital creators and influencers through networking, professional development, and collaboration aligned with U.S. mission goals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to combat online threats to freedom of expression, particularly those targeting journalists and human rights defenders from authoritarian regimes.

This funding opportunity supports organizations and individuals working to analyze and counter the manipulation of migration by foreign governments to destabilize democracies in Central and Eastern Europe.

This notice is subject to availability of funding. The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project under the umbrella of our Media Training Development (MT) Program with a focus on countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Serbia Program Objectives: This program aims to counter FIMI in Serbia by providing Serbian news and information consumers with objective, fact-based reporting on issues that are frequently the subject of FIMI campaigns, including but not limited to: U.S.-Serbia relations, including economic and security cooperation Serbias relationship with, and potential future membership in, European and Euro-Atlantic institutions, including the EU and NATO Serbias economic integration with other countries of the Western Balkans region and with the European Union Serbia-Russia relations, historically and in the present Serbia-PRC relations Serbias relations with its neighbors Grant activities may take any number of forms, including the production of print, broadcast or digital media content; app or website development; or other creative undertakings. It may also include reporting tours, cross-border exchanges, courses, seminars, speakers series, workshops, or other training and educational activities aimed at journalists, analysts, and/or media commentators. Note that all programs should have some eventual nexus with the Serbian media space and ultimately aim to inform Serbian news and information consumers. Any content produced should be in the Serbian language and intended for Serbian audiences. Program Themes: Proposals as welcome on all themes that are commonly the subject of FIMI campaigns in Serbia, including but not limited to: U.S.-Serbia relations, including economic and security cooperation Serbias relationship with, and potential future membership in, European and Euro-Atlantic institutions, including the EU and NATO Serbias economic integration with other countries of the Western Balkans region and with the European Union Serbia-Russia relations, historically and in the present Serbia-PRC relations Serbias relations with its neighbors. In stating the problem that their project will address, applicants should provide a brief justification of why their focus should be considered as falling under the rubric of countering FIMI in Serbia. Participants and Audiences: For projects involving content production, audiences should be a specific, targeted segment of the broader audience of news and information consumers in Serbia. For projects involving reporting tours, exchanges, or educational activities, audiences can include journalists, media editors and managers, students and teachers/professors of journalism, journalists professional associations, and non-profit organizations. Applicants should also explain how engaging these groups will translate into better information for Serbian audiences vulnerable to FIMI. Anticipated program start date: Your project should start no earlier than October 1, 2024, and no later than September 30, 2025. Other Eligibility Requirements. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. If an applicant (either individual or organization) has already received a grant from the U.S. Embassy the grant period for the new project will overlap with the existing one, or if an organization has submitted more than one project proposal, please use section y in the application form to explain how you will manage more than one project and describe your capacity to do so. Funding Restrictions. You may NOT apply for a grant from PDS if your project: involves partisan political activity; involves charitable activities and/or the distribution of humanitarian aid; is a fundraising campaign; is commercial in nature, i.e., you or a project partner are making money from this project, or the activity supports a current or future business or entrepreneurial venture. involves the provision of health care or services, childcare, food subsidies, or other social services to populations. This funding opportunity aims to support specific projects with objectives which can be achieved within a set timeframe. We will not accept applications which are aimed more broadly at supporting your organizations usual or typical daily activities and operations. Those will be deemed technically ineligible and will not be considered for funding by the review committee. For this particular NOFO, grant funding can be used to cover the cost of international travel an essential part of the project. For regionally focused projects that involve participants from other countries, note that at least half the participants in your project should be citizens of Serbia. Please contact PDS if you have further questions about projects involving participants from other countries besides Serbia. Grant funding can likewise be used to cover the cost of travel between the United States and Serbia for program participants if that is an essential part of the project. As a general rule, participants or audiences should not be charged for taking part in any PDS-funded activity. If you envisage that your project activity will not be free for some reason, please contact PDS while you are in the process of completing the application to see whether that could be allowed. Depending on the funding source, PDS might be able to support your project, but only if you can demonstrate how the revenue generated will be used to support the larger objectives and explain that your organization will profit from the modest entrance fee. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Requesting the Application Package: required application forms are available at https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/ and www.grants.gov, Related Documents Tab. Required Registrations: All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov. Once you start the registration the system which will generate a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The registration is free of charge. Submission Dates and Times: Applications are due no later than August 18, 2024. Other Submission Requirements: All application materials must be submitted by email to belgradepress@state. If PDS does not receive a complete project proposal at the above address by the deadline, it will be considered technically ineligible and will not be considered for funding. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates: PDS anticipates that final funding decisions will be made by August 30, 2024. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: belgradepress@state.gov. For detailed information please see the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity in the Related Documents tab and on the Embassys website: https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/. Please check for information on other PDS funding opportunities on the U.S. Embassy website at: https://rs.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Nigerian non-profit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that promote shared values in areas like entrepreneurship, democracy, and education, while incorporating an American component.

The "USAID/Sri Lanka Public Financial Management Activity" grant is a request for feedback on a proposed initiative aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka's public financial management, focusing on improving revenue generation, expenditure control, fiscal transparency, and governance, with an emphasis on gender-responsive budgeting and digitalization.

Grant Opportunity: Ending Endless Wars in the Middle East Funder: The Charles Koch Foundation Award Details: The Charles Koch Foundation is offering grants to support research and other activities on important foreign policy issues confronting the United States today. The grant opportunity focuses on ending endless wars in the Middle East and seeks proposals that explore various aspects related to prolonged conflicts, economic and security opportunity costs, withdrawal strategies, working with specific partners, de-escalating tensions with Iran, effects of military and foreign aid, strategic consequences of military action, social/political/economic/humanitarian effects on local populations, financial costs of military ventures, political and foreign policy processes, benefits and risks of U.S. military withdrawal. Eligibility: Organizations of all types across the USA are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. This includes nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses, etc. Other Relevant Information: - Proposals should include a two-to-five page abstract of the project, a CV or résumé, and a brief itemized budget. - Final projects should be original and meet high standards. - Funding levels will be determined based on the research requirements and potential impact. - Accepted proposals may receive support for disseminating research findings. - Proposals will be accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. For more information and to apply for this grant opportunity from The Charles Koch Foundation, visit their website at https://charleskochfoundation.tfaforms.net/344037?tfa_13=tfa_1474.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to promote cultural exchange and community development, with a focus on collaboration and shared values.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and UAE organizations in implementing projects that promote American culture, innovation, and economic engagement, fostering stronger bilateral relations between the two countries.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. exchange programs in Paraguay that promote democracy and combat corruption in local communities.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Public Diplomacy Sections of the U.S. Mission to China (Embassy Beijing and Consulates General Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Shenyang) of the United States Department of State are pleased to announce an open competition for awards available through the Mission China Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our broad funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedure for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below and use the grant application document and budget template found on our website. Applicants may submit proposals for funding for small grants (total funding of up to $30,000) or large grants (total funding between $50,000 and $150,000). Purpose: The U.S. Mission to China invites proposals for projects that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC),and increase local PRC audiences understanding of the United States foreign policy, values, and culture through direct or virtual engagement. Competitive proposals should support a priority program area (see below). All programs must include content or connections with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States, the U.S. Mission in China, and the people of China. Examples of Public Diplomacy Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Cultural heritage protection programs; and Programs that encourage and expand connections between students and scholars in both countries. Priority Program Areas: People-to-People Connections: Projects that support the enhancement of U.S.-China people-to-people engagement, particularly those that increase understanding of the United States among the people of China. Expanding Connections in Education and Cultural Exchange: These may include projects that encourage sharing of new approaches, methods, and content in education, and projects that encourage increased understanding of U.S. society and culture through music, drama, and the arts. Confronting the Climate Crisis: Projects that increase public awareness of and engagement in environmental protection and climate change issues, and that promote cooperation in research, policy development, and innovation to combat climate change. This may include areas such as sustainable development, sustainable finance, energy issues, eco-tourism, and other related fields. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: Projects that promote expanding access for persons with disabilities, womens empowerment, LGBTQI+ rights, and the preservation of minority cultures, especially including projects to ensure sustainable incomes and prosperity for minority communities and those with otherwise limited access to networks of support. Health: Projects that promote a greater understanding of the value of health cooperation between China and U.S. to improve the health of both countries and the world, including increasing understanding of U.S.-China cooperation on health research, supporting policy development, and enhancing program implementation. English Language Teaching and Learning: Projects that support innovative, interactive teaching and learning of the English language. Projects that directly support ongoing efforts of the Mission China English Language Office will be especially welcome. Participants and Audiences: The U.S. Mission to China seeks to fund creative projects that build upon existing partnerships between U.S. organizations and Chinese counterparts, as well as those that create new partnerships and expand operational capabilities of existing organizations. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China also welcomes proposals that engage audiences outside of the PRCs largest cities. Of particular interest are programs that establish sustainable relationships with communities who for reasons such as language or geography cannot easily engage with our Mission. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Programs that do not contain people-to-people exchanges or interactions; Charitable or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; and Programs that duplicate existing programs. Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt Act. The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: Six to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: Subject to availability of funds Award amounts: Maximum of $30,000 (Public Diplomacy Small Grants) or $150,000 (Public Diplomacy Large Grants) per award Total available funding: Subject to availability of funds Type of Funding: FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding Anticipated program start date: July 31, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funds. Funding Instrument Types: Grant, Fixed Amount Award (FAA), or Cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that Mission China public affairs staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (Substantial Involvement). Depending on the project selected for funding, substantial involvement may include review and approval of participants, project sites, and specific project content. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. U.S. Mission China's FY2024 Complete Annual Program Statement can be found in the Related Documents Folder.

The Embassy of the United States of America, New Delhi, announces an open competition to implement a program to promote equal access for LGBTQI+ communities by strengthening leadership capacity. This program is built upon the foundation of promoting inclusivity, equality, and accessibility of government services for the trans and intersex communities, recognizing their unique challenges in accessing education, healthcare, employment, and legal recourse against discrimination. Through a cascading 'train the trainer' model, this initiative aims to empower leaders within these communities to disseminate critical information and skills, creating a ripple effect of increased community engagement and awareness that will benefit India and the United States through improved health, education, economic strength, justice, and equality.Project goal is to promote the democratic value of equal access for all peoples, including minorities and marginalized groups, this project aims to build the capacity of trans and intersex community leaders in India, enabling them to effectively access, utilize, and advocate for government services and rights. Utilizing a peer education model, the project will create a sustainable model that empowers the trans and intersex communities from within, fostering resilience, awareness, and inclusivity.(Please refer to the full announcement available under 'related documents' tab)

This funding initiative provides financial support for early-stage infrastructure projects in emerging markets, focusing on sustainable development and private sector innovation in areas like transport, water, sanitation, and clean energy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working globally to protect and promote fundamental freedoms and democratic values through rapid response initiatives in times of crisis or political change.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to foster partnerships between the U.S. and El Salvador, focusing on security, economic growth, and cultural exchange.

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Diplomacy Section (PD Section), on behalf of U.S. Mission Iraq, 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. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline of September 1, 2024. A grant review committee will review outstanding applications on a rolling basis. This Notice of Funding Opportunity covers the whole of Iraq, to include the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). Please carefully follow all instructions attached. Purpose of Small Grants: The Embassy PD Section invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Iraq 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 Projects include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs. Youth leadership programs. Professional and academic exchanges and non-research projects. Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields. Priority Programming Areas: Strengthening Governance, Democracy, and the Rule of Law Strengthening Civil Society and Promoting Civic Engagement Enhancing Professionalism in the Media Combatting Disinformation Countering Violent Extremism Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship Empowering Women, Youth, or Religious and Ethnic Minorities Fostering U.S.-Iraqi Cultural Ties Protecting and Preserving Iraqi Cultural Heritage