Grants for Nonprofits - International Development

This funding opportunity provides financial support to registered not-for-profit organizations in Argentina to manage sub-grants that promote economic growth, media literacy, and good governance while incorporating U.S. partnerships.

The Arts in Society Grant, funded by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), aims to leverage the arts to address civic and social challenges within Colorado communities. This program aligns with a broader mission of fostering community development and social justice through creative engagement, recognizing the arts as a powerful tool for societal change and problem-solving. The grant offers both financial and organizational support, indicating a commitment to not only fund projects but also to nurture the growth and impact of participating artists and organizations. The target beneficiaries for this grant are broad, encompassing Colorado artists, activists, nonprofit organizations, universities and schools, government agencies, human service groups, neighborhood organizations, and healthcare organizations. The program particularly encourages applications from individual artists and non-arts organizations, emphasizing inclusivity and a cross-sector approach. The impact goals are centered on empowering these diverse groups to collaborate on projects where artists, organizations, and a target community work together to address specific social issues, ultimately leading to positive community transformation. The program's priorities and focuses include fostering collaboration, building support networks, and illustrating the impact of arts in cross-sector projects. Grantees are expected to attend learning community meetings to build support and share resources, underscoring a strategic priority of community building and knowledge exchange among participants. Another key focus is the promotion of grantee work through various marketing channels, highlighting the program's commitment to showcasing successful initiatives and advocating for the value of arts in society. Expected outcomes and measurable results include the successful completion of projects within 24 months, with an emphasis on projects that demonstrably engage a social issue and involve collaborative efforts. The mini-documentary highlighting grantee work and participation in evaluation processes are crucial mechanisms for measuring and illustrating the impacts of the arts in these cross-sector endeavors. This suggests a strategic priority of OEDIT to document and disseminate the effectiveness of arts-based solutions to civic and social challenges, thereby validating and expanding the theory of change that art can be a catalyst for tangible societal improvement.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Paraguay to empower local alumni of U.S. exchange programs to implement community projects that promote democratic values and strengthen U.S.-Paraguay relations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement school feeding programs and improve nutrition and education for children, particularly girls, in developing countries.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop and promote tourism initiatives that encourage overnight stays through events, facility improvements, and marketing efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement and evaluate innovative anti-trafficking interventions globally, focusing on prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships to combat human trafficking.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Armenia focused on preserving cultural heritage, particularly the intangible cultural traditions of ethnic Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. and Jordanian organizations to implement a youth-focused water conservation project in Jordan, promoting awareness and behavior change around water use through social media engagement.

The U.S. Embassy PRAIA 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 our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Praia invites proposals for programs that strengthen bilateral ties between the U.S. and Cabo Verde. All programs that focus on the environment, renewal energy, small business promotion, or expands English will have special consideration.Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; Professional and academic exchanges and; Journalism trainings and exchanges; Tech trainings and exchanges such as hackathons and coding camps; Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams), businesses, and/or regional organizations; Municipal and regional libraries, and community centers that are interested in becoming an American Space; Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program;Priority Program Areas: English Language Essay Contests or English Language thematic Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, with priority given to projects that seek to increase environmental tourism; Partnerships between U.S. and Cabo Verde institutions committed to education, academic research, and cross-cultural academic exchanges in the field of environmental protection and renewable energy;Participants and Audiences:All proposals should focus on engaging Cabo Verdeans in Cabo Verde. Proposals can include diaspora but must include local populations. Those projects that target youth, women, and marginalized communities are encouraged. Other key audiences may include: the LGBT community, persons with disabilities, journalists and media professionals, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and English teachers.The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Publishing of books Translation of books Conference attendance (i.e. participant travel to UN program conference, etc.) Programs relating to partisan political activities Charitable or development activities Construction programs Programs that support specific religious activities Fundraising 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

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support capacity activities for local civil society organizations (CSOs). Subject to the availability of funding, a grant of up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars in FY 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will build the capacity of CSOs which will enable them to effectively engage the government and hold them accountable, help fight corruption and educate the public on key social and human rights issues. Applicants can find application forms and other materials needed to apply on GRANTS.gov https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-mandatory-family and/or U.S. Embassy Banjuls website https://gm.usembassy.gov/grant-opportunities/ under the announcement title Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia funding opportunity number BJL-ARDF-FY23. Please contact the U.S. Embassy Banjuls point of contact listed in Section G if requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or for security reasons. Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include deadline extensions.

This funding opportunity is designed for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to develop projects that strengthen ties between Norway and the United States while addressing global challenges.

This grant provides over $1 million to local nonprofit organizations in specific Massachusetts counties to support a wide range of community-focused initiatives, including human services, social justice, education, healthcare, and environmental efforts.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will help Ukraine develop effective screening processes for foreign investments in critical sectors, ensuring the protection of its defense technologies and resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working with the Albanian government to develop a comprehensive system for enforcing international sanctions, enhancing their capacity to prevent illicit trade and promote global security.

This opportunity aims to connect U.S. experts with Brazilian audiences and institutions by conducting lectures, workshops, and media engagements to improve understanding of U.S. priorities and strengthen bilateral relationships. Applicants are required to incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles into their proposals. Programs can be held either in-person or virtually, and applicants should address both options in their proposals. In-person programs typically last between four days and one week, while virtual programs are scheduled for specific dates and times, potentially forming part of a series. Speakers will cover topics outlined by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section that align with their strategic objectives and will engage with diverse professional audiences across various Brazilian institutions. Recipients should be prepared to identify and recruit experts in seven key strategic areas: Renewable energy, climate change, and environmental conservation Diversity, inclusion, and social justice Entrepreneurship and economic growth STEM fields Foreign policy and international affairs Journalism, misinformation/disinformation, and digital literacy Public Security If deemed appropriate by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section, experts in additional Mission priority areas such as education, culture, and the arts may be selected to participate in this project. Should an expert be identified by the U.S. Mission Brazil, the recipient will not be responsible for recruitment services but will offer logistical and administrative support necessary for the expert's travel to Brazil or their virtual involvement in an event. Below outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Recipient and the U.S. Government (USG) through the Brasilia Public Affairs Section for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Effective collaboration between both parties is essential for the successful selection, travel coordination, and program participation of U.S. experts invited to Brazil. 1) Recipient’s Role: Conduct research: The recipient will conduct research based on specific topics provided by Brasilia Public Affairs Section and suggest suitable U.S. experts for potential travel to Brazil. apinclude sourcing experts, evaluating their credentials, and submitting resumes for USG vetting and Mission approval. Coordinate speaker interest and availability: Reach out to identified speakers and coordinate their interest and availability for travel to Brazil, including for virtual programs. Logistics such as providing virtual platforms, interpretation services, surveys, and event recordings will be handled by the recipient. Manage travel logistics: Manage all logistical arrangements for speakers' travel according to instructions from Brasilia Public Affairs Section, including ticketing, visas, accommodations, per diem, and other travel essentials. Flexibility for last-minute itinerary changes may be required. Collect post-program reports: Collect post-program reports from speakers and submit them to Brasilia Public Affairs Section without edits. Organize additional activities: Organize additional activities as directed, such as web chats, speaker engagements, press events, and other related activities. Administrative support: Offer administrative support to speakers per requests from Brasilia Public Affairs Section. Budget for program support: Budget for interpretation, closed captioning, event landing page design, and online streaming platforms for both in-person and virtual programs. 2) U.S. Government Role (through Public Affairs Section, Brasilia): Program goals and speaker profiles: Brasilia Public Affairs Section outlines program goals and desired speaker profiles, approves speaker selections and may identify specific experts for consideration. Vetting speaker selections: The USG reserves the right to vet all potential speakers, including those identified by the Recipient. This vetting process will ensure speakers meet program objectives and USG qualifications. Travel and program details: Determines travel details, program schedule, and provides necessary support for experts traveling to Brazil. Speaker-audience matching: Explains program objectives, confirms event types and locations, and matches speakers with appropriate audiences and institutions. Final decisions: Makes the final decisions to ensure alignment between audiences and speaker qualifications. Section III. Award Information: Length of performance period: 12 to 24 months Number of awards anticipated: 01 awards (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of US$80,000.00 to a maximum of US$100,000.00. Total available funding: US$100,000.00 Type of Funding: FY23 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: 10/01/2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. The U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section reserves the right to award less or more than the advertised amount based on the best interests of the U.S. government. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Budget Scenarios: To assist proposers in developing their budgets, we recommend considering two different scenarios for U.S. Speakers and Specialist Programs. Scenario 1:10 In-Person Speakers/ 20 Virtual Speakers Scenario 2: 12 In-Person Speakers/ 20 Virtual Speakers Budget Assumptions: Program Duration: 7 days (2 international travel days and 5 program days) Locations: Two different locations in Brazil Per Diem Rate: $400 per day (lodging, meals, incidentals) Honorarium: USD $200-$300 per working day Cultural Materials: USD $250 per trip for books, materials, and distribution to target audiences (including interpretation).

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Mission to Pakistan of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for awards available through the Mission Pakistan PublicDiplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines our broad funding priorities,strategic themes, and the procedure for submitting requests for funding. Applications for funding will be accepted until June 30, 2024. Applicants may apply for funding for small grants (between $10,000 and $40,000) or large grants (between $50,000 and $150,000). Preference will be given to applications that make clear their careful consideration of effective use of resources. Please follow carefully allinstructions below and use the grant application document and budget template found on our website.This APS was developed to support projects proposed by U.S. and Pakistani not-for-profit organizations,think tanks, and educational institutions that fulfill the U.S. Mission to Pakistans foreign policy goals andobjectives.

This grant provides funding for U.S. and Bolivian organizations to implement projects that promote cultural exchange, education, and cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on issues like gender equality, environmental challenges, and economic diversification.

Abidjans Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) program seeks a cooperative agreement with one partner who will issue rapid response small grants for programs that address the following priority themes: Building the storytelling capacity of Ivorian journalists across all media,Creating messages to building resilience against violent extremism and countering recruitment,Encouraging active participation of youth in a peaceful, inclusive Cote d'Ivoire,Promoting strong and trust-building communication within communities,Preventing and countering disinformation with emphasis on strengthening community institutions,Advancing security and stability,Advancing economic, social, or cultural ties between the United States and Cte dIvoire by highlighting shared values and joint projects.

PD Ethiopia invites proposals for initiatives that will strengthen the capacity of Ethiopias ten leading universities to transition their governance structures to operate with greater independence from Ministry of Education (MOE) oversight, as defined in University Autonomy Proclamation No. 1294/2023. The program activities should be designed with the ultimate goal of helping these universities to improve the quality of education, enhance academic freedom, and strengthen relations with U.S. universities. All programs must include an American educational element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and perspectives.Specifically, the proposed initiatives should build upon the success of PDs interventions to date, which have aided Ethiopias flagship research university Addis Ababa University (AAU) - to implement key framework policy documents necessary for its autonomous governance through consultations with U.S. and Ethiopian university experts. Through these prior interventions, AAU has developed its key framework policy documents for its strategic plan, senate legislation, student admissions, internationalization, endowment, and resource mobilization. PDs prior interventions have also included intensive engagements with the next nine leading universities on accreditation and internationalization.The proposed initiatives should provide technical assistance to AAU and the next nine leading public universities via consultations and partnerships with U.S. universities and technical experts.This technical assistance will help the ten Ethiopian universities develop their own key framework policy documents and build their institutional capacity to implement governance reform in key aspects of university administration including student admissions, research administration, faculty development, alumni engagement, internationalization, accreditation of key programs, and financial administration in advance of their 2025 deadline to successfully transition to autonomous governance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to improve vocational skills and employment opportunities for Ukrainian refugees and their host communities, focusing on sustainable job pathways and inclusion for vulnerable populations.