Federal International Development Grants

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based organizations to develop strategies that mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence in chemistry and biology, particularly to prevent the misuse of technologies that could lead to the development of chemical and biological weapons.

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.

PLEASE SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TEXT IN THE ATTACHMENT DOCUMENT NAMED 1. Alumni Grants Program 2024 NOFO Executive Summary: The U.S. Mission Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement an Alumni Grants Program to promote workforce development and strengthen economic diversification in Kazakhstan. Alumni of U.S. government-supported exchange programs are represented in all sectors of the economy, government, and society in Kazakhstan, and have unique knowledge and skills to address pressing national and global challenges. This funding mechanism will support projects led by alumni directed toward workforce development of youth and womens economic empowerment. Background: For the past five years, U.S. Mission Kazakhstans Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has supported more than 40 grants to alumni under the Alumni Grants Program (AGP) focused on strengthening civil society. The majority of these grants promoted youth empowerment, womens empowerment, civic activism, human rights, and media literacy. A fast-changing economy, a skill gap between young people and the demands of the labor market, and social and cultural conventions that restrict work choices make the situation in Kazakhstan complicated for young people, particularly women, seeking to enter the work force. To address this issue, this year, the Alumni Grants Program will prioritize initiatives focused on economic growth and workforce development by supporting alumni with U.S. experience to leverage their expertise and knowledge. Projects should focus on high growth industries such as information technology, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and tourism. Project Goal: Increase economic participation of youth from underserved communities in high-growth industries through workforce development opportunities by leveraging USG exchange alumni experience. Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of the objectives listed below. Objective 1: Equip young professionals with in-demand knowledge and skills in order to increase their competitiveness and employability through professional development, mentorship, and partnership opportunities with high-growth industries. Objective 2: Increase professional development opportunities for women in high growth industries through mentorship programs and networking events that allow them to connect, share experiences and build professional relationships. Objective 3: Identify gender biases and advocate for policies that fight against discrimination in hiring, promotion, pay equity, and career advancement for women within Kazakhstans business ecosystem. Potential Project Audiences: Youth and young adults aged 18 35 residing in low-income or underserved communities Women entrepreneurs Business leaders Government officials Social media influencers Civil society representatives Academics and higher education professionals

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).

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, museums, and cultural ministries in Georgia for projects that preserve and promote significant cultural heritage, including historic sites, traditional arts, and disaster recovery efforts.

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 funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in implementing projects that promote U.S. democratic values and strengthen partnerships with the Central African Republic through community engagement and educational initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance the English teaching skills of Brazilian educators in STEM fields through an immersive exchange program and professional development activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civil society groups working to prevent and respond to anti-Christian violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt through early warning systems and improved government coordination.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations in Yemen and the U.S. to enhance English language education and media development, fostering partnerships and improving communication skills.

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies in the U.S. and France to create projects that celebrate the historical and cultural ties between the two nations in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Togo, aimed at addressing local challenges while promoting U.S. policy goals.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to organize and implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program, which will include facilitating a course on Global Entrepreneurship Sustainable Business and planning and hosting a regional AWE conference. Please follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: The first program element is to facilitate the traditional DreamBuilder program, which brings together a cohort of 30 women who meet online and in-person to learn core business skills such as strategic planning, marketing, and finance, then discuss the material with local facilitators, business leaders, and U.S. exchange alumni mentors. The DreamBuilder program should run for a period of six months, one facilitation session per week for 13 weeks, followed by three months of mentoring. The content for the training is offered at no-cost through the DreamBuilder online platform. The second program element is facilitating a course that is part of the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative, which will seek 15 participants whos businesses are at more advanced level. The course should run for six months using the curriculum of the Global Entrepreneurship Sustainable Business course. The third program element is organizing and hosting an AWE conference in Rwanda, designed to be a full two-day program targeting 80 AWE alumnae. The program will have the following objectives: Objective 1 Ensure that more women have the skills, capabilities, and resources to fully participate in the economy. Objective 2 Promote women's social and economic empowerment. Objective 3 Continue to build on past AWE cohorts to strengthen the entrepreneurial eco-system in Rwanda for women. Participants and Audiences: For the DreamBuilder program, selection criteria will be based on having a small business or business idea. The target audience will be 30 women aged 25-45 who are starting businesses or have just started one and want to learn how to grow it. For the Global Entrepreneurship Sustainable Business course, participant selection criteria should be based on type of business, maturity of business, and education level of applicants. This course targets women aged 25 to 45 who have strong computer and internet skills. A bachelors degree is required. For the conference, selection criteria should be based on graduation from an AWE program, include a mix of participants from prior AWE cohorts, and have the availability to participant for two full days.

SUMMARY: The U.S. Embassyin the PhilippinesPublic Affairs Section (PASPhilippines) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce thatwe are considering proposals for the operational and program development workforthe 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference. Our funding goals, strategic themes, and processes for submitting grant proposals are all outlined in this notice. Please read carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PAS Philippines invites individuals, non-profit organizations, and non-government organizations to submit proposals to implement the 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference. The event is a three-day conference with representatives from American Spaces partner institutions. The intent of this program is to bring together university leaders and American Corner staff members from across the country for a strategic planning session, networking, and capacity-building activities. The Grantee will support the Embassy by fulfilling the logistical, travel, and administrative needs of the conference, as well as providing constructive inputs on the program of the conference. The budget should not be more than $40,000 in total. The successful Grantee must have demonstrable experience in conference management (minimum size of 40 participants), events planning, and high-level customer relations. Grantee must also demonstrate their ability to responsibly manage funds, coordinate logistics, and execute the program plan within the expected timeline. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: Programming Develop 3 learning sessions that will build the skills of the participants in the areas of project designing, partnership building, and program management. Organize a small exhibit in the venue featuring the projects of the participants Organize a team-building activity for the participants Events Planning Scout and book a conference venue within Luzon, Visayas, or the City of Davao that is accessible to the airport, and major transportation hubs. Coordinate with a hotel for the reservations of all participants, including the processing of required down payments. Prepare financial reports and liquidations of project expenses, including hotel, equipment, food and beverage suppliers, and any relevant subcontractors. Coordinate and arrange a full-board meal for organizers and participants including the accommodation of those with special diets (halal, vegetarian, etc). Arrange overall logistics and ensuring the availability of high-speed wifi, computers, high-resolution web cams, and microphones to accommodate hybrid sessions Organize the plenary hall, any breakout rooms and prepare necessary workshop materials Design, and produce conference kits, and marketing materials such as pull-up banners, event shirts, tokens, tote bags etc. Travel Arrangements Coordinate and book flight itineraries with varying origin destinations. Arrange and book all airport transfer services for participants. Issue plane tickets, room reservations and airport transfer service to each participant. Arrange land transportation for participants as necessary. Organize and pay the travel allowance of the participants. PRIORITY PROGRAM AREAS The program should empower American Spaces partners to increase knowledge on the following priority program areas: Girls/Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Entrepreneurship Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Peace Education Democracy and Human Rights Climate Change and Environmental Protection Participants and Audiences: Target audiences include university presidents from American Spaces-hosting institutions, and library directors and staff. Please note that the following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable, humanitarian, or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns or programs charging a fee for participation; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of an organization; or Programs that duplicate existing programs; Activities that take place in the United States and its territories; Programs with alcohol, excessive meals, refreshments, or entertainment; and Individual scholarships.

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create customized international exchange programs that connect emerging leaders and mid-level professionals across various sectors, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.

Purpose of PAS Public Diplomacy Grants: The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil through cultural, arts, educational, media, information, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. The bilateral nature of proposals is especially important during calendar year 2024, the 200th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and perspectives as well as incorporate a cross-cutting approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Examples of PAS public diplomacy grants include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs that include U.S. speakers; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, businesses, and/or regional organizations; Media trainings PAS encourages applications from eligible civil society organizations, community representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, government institutions, and international organizations. Please keep in mind that while an applicant may submit multiple proposals, each proposal must address only one of the initiative areas listed in the NOFO.