Grants for State governments - International Development

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Gabon, aimed at strengthening ties with the United States while addressing local community challenges in areas like entrepreneurship, education, and civic engagement.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations for projects that protect and preserve cultural heritage, including historic sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural practices in Suriname.

The U.S. Mission to the UAE announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a cultural residency program that will: (1) strengthen the foundational social and human ties between the people of the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE); (2) deepen U.S.-UAE partnerships with established and high-profile UAE cultural institutions and festivals; and, (3) support capacity building for the creative industry in the UAE. This program will consist of at least six in-person residencies for American artists and performers (individuals or groups) lasting from up to three weeks each and organized around one of six major UAE cultural festivals such as: Abu Dhabi Art Festival, Ras Al Khaimah Arts Festival, Sharjah Heritage Days, and Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. Each residency will consist of at least one festival performance, workshops for Emirati youth and emerging artists, and roundtable discussions with local UAE cultural institutions. American artists and performers will be confirmed based on the local partners priority genres or areas of interest, festival dates, prior experience with cultural residencies or similar programs, and artist capacity to conduct educational outreach activities. Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to U.S. not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code, including public and private educational institutions and public international organizations and governmental institutions. Applicants are also encouraged to seek partnerships with organizations that demonstrate complementary value to accomplish the wide range of proposed projects. The initial period of performance will be for one year. Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt. The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding.. All applicants should be familiar with OMB Circular 2 CFR Part 200. Please read the entire NOFO package before submitting an application and follow the steps in order to submit before the deadline. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all the required information will not be considered.

Description: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Finland, U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy 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. PDS Finland invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values. All programs must include an American perspective, societal or 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 viewpoints. A confirmed local Finnish organization (or partnering organization) must be identified in the grant application. Additionally, programs must include a public outreach component(s), such as livestreaming, masterclasses, traditional media, digital outreach, or events open to audiences. Examples of PDS Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to: Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Academic and professional lectures, and seminars; Professional and academic exchanges and programs Priority Program Areas: Proposals that relate to the Arctic and increasing cooperation between Arctic states and communities; Addressing climate change and changing environmental conditions; Proposals that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); Proposals that address global security challenges and increasing understanding of NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives; Proposals that increase collaboration and exchange between American and Finnish students and teachers; Proposals that promote economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and innovation; Proposals that counter disinformation The following types ofprograms are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activities; Charitable or development activities; Construction programs; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; Programs intended for an individuals personal enrichment or career development; Programs that do not include an organization based in Finland; Grants to for-profit entities

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help low-income, high-achieving Nigerian students access U.S. higher education through advising centers and logistical assistance for their applications and travel.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to improve export control systems and regulatory frameworks in various countries, aiming to prevent the proliferation of advanced technologies and safeguard U.S. and allied interests.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and educational institutions working to promote peace and reduce violence among religious and ethnic groups in Nigeria, particularly in Benue and Plateau states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that strengthen cultural, educational, and professional ties between the United States and Bolivia, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in initiatives that promote mutual understanding and cooperation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that promote economic recovery and resilience in Syria, targeting sectors like energy, agriculture, and workforce development, while encouraging U.S. private sector engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working to combat online terrorist recruitment through innovative strategies, enhanced investigative capabilities, and collaboration with private sector partners.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations working to counter unmanned aerial system and weapons of mass destruction threats in Iraq, enhancing national security and regional stability.

This funding opportunity supports youth-led conferences and workshops across the Pacific region, aimed at empowering emerging leaders aged 25 to 40 to collaboratively tackle critical regional challenges in areas such as security, food supply, digital media, and public health.

This funding opportunity supports projects that strengthen U.S.-Libya relations through initiatives in economic development, cultural exchange, and community engagement, particularly those involving alumni of U.S. government programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and Cabo Verdean non-profit organizations for projects that strengthen cultural ties and promote mutual understanding between the two countries.

The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support the Nigerian interagency in designing, revising, and implementing crisis response plans and protocols. Nigeria is Africa’s largest democracy with a population of over 230 million people and the continent’s largest economy. However, Nigeria currently faces a terrorist threat from primarily the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria West Africa Province (ISIS-WA), the largest ISIS affiliate outside Iraq and Syria, that continues to expand throughout the country. Boko Haram, alQa'ida-aligned Ansaru, and a myriad of gangs and bandit organizations also remain persistent threats. Ensuring that Nigeria’s civilian security services are capable of responding to and managing a crisis is critical to ensuring the safety, stability, and prosperity of the country. This program should identify how the Nigerian interagency prepares crisis response plans, who is involved in that process, and how those plans are tested. CT expects the selected implementer to build the Nigerian interagency’s capacity to develop and/or update these crisis response plans through trainings, mentorship, and simulation exercises and assist the Nigerian interagency with developing their own trainings and exercises to maintain those crisis response plans after the program is over. The application should show an emphasis on interagency coordination in the program’s theory of change and an explanation of how interagency coordination will be assessed and measured. CT is also interested in how the implementer will facilitate sustainability through preparing the Nigerian interagency to institutionalize crisis response reviews. CT can also assist the selected implementer in coordinating and deconflicting program activities with previous foreign assistance programs that worked on this topic. Program Goal: Nigeria’s civilian security services are capable of effectively executing crisis response measures using interagency coordination and institutionalizing emergency management procedures, including the allocation of resources for response activities. Program Objective(s): This program seeks to achieve the following objectives: 1. By 2026, Nigeria has assessed its current interagency coordination efforts and crisis response plans. This objective must be met before the period of performance ends as all other objectives will build on it. 2. By 2027, Nigeria has developed or updated crisis response management plans that delineate roles, responsibilities, and authorities among applicable agencies and/or entities depending on where, when, and what type of crisis has occurred. 3. By 2027, Nigeria’s designated civilian security agencies (noted in Participants and Audiences) and interagency coordination capacities are strengthened through training, exercises, and simulations based on the crisis response plans developed with the assistance of the selected implementer. 4. By 2027, Nigeria’s designated civilian security agencies and interagency coordination capacities are assessed through tabletop exercises to determine the sustainability of crisis response planning, development, and validation procedures. Participants and Audiences: The intended target audience includes Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Advisor, the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defense Corps, INTERPOL’s Abuja National Central Bureau, Nigeria’s National Counterterrorism Center, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other Nigerian civilian security agencies and relevant ministries.

The U.S. Embassy Namibia, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to focus on Media Literacy and Counter Disinformation activities. PDS 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. The objective of this specific funding opportunity is to improve media literacy, reduce vulnerability to misinformation and disinformation, and/or raise awareness about the importance of media literacy and fact-checking. Proposed projects will work with an audience aged 18 to 50. Examples of activities in potentially successful proposals include, but are not limited to: Training Namibian journalists, media professionals, and journalism students on fact-checking and verification of credible sources and/or the identification of disinformation and misinformation. Conducting trainings for Namibian professionals in any relevant field that focus on media literacy and community leadership in checking the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Hosting events or trainings that promote the development of innovative technologies or solutions to strengthening media literacy and/or unmasking misinformation/disinformation (e.g., a media literacy hackathon or coding event to develop tools that support easy fact-checking or the identification of disinformation and misinformation).

This funding opportunity supports teams of U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni in South Sudan to develop innovative community-based projects that promote peace, freedom of speech, and economic development while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects in Mauritania that enhance public access to information on government revenues, aiming to improve fiscal transparency and accountability in sectors like natural gas, mining, and fisheries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance law enforcement's ability to engage with individuals returning from conflict zones, aiming to promote community stability and prevent radicalization.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to foster collaboration and innovation in sports technology between the United States and India, aiming to enhance engagement with U.S. sports analytics and medicine among Indian stakeholders.