Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Public-diplomacy related funds for NGOS


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U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia: U.S.-Ethiopian University Linkage Seed Grant Competition


Deadline: 4 August 2017 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy to Ethiopia has announced a competition for U.S.-Ethiopian University Linkage Seed Grant projects through the Public Diplomacy Grants program.  The purpose of funding these projects is to provide Ethiopian and American universities an opportunity to create new, innovative and mutually beneficial partnerships between two tertiary institutions. The U.S.-Ethiopian University Linkage Seed Grant Competition is intended to … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Montenegro: Media Professionalization Assistance Program


Deadline: 4 August 2017 The United States Embassy in Montenegro, acting through the Public Affairs Office, has announced an open competition for Media Professionalization Assistance Program to support specific projects and initiatives that facilitate the development of media freedom and journalistic professional standards in Montenegro through grant awards ranging from $50,000 – $150,000. The program is specifically interested in investigative journalism projects that support reforms in … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Montenegro: Strengthening Civil Society and Developing Democratic Institutions


Deadline: 4 August 2017 The United States Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro is currently inviting eligible organizations to submit applications for projects that will strengthen the capacity of civil society, as well as facilitate the development of democracy and democratic institutions in Montenegro. Subject Areas In 2017, the focus is on projects that: strengthen the voice of civil society support democratic development and human rights encourage the participation of all groups … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia: Alumni Small Grants Competition


Deadline: 4 August 2017 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy to Ethiopia has announced an open competition for Alumni Small Grant Projects through the Public Diplomacy Grants program. The purpose of funding projects is to provide Ethiopian alumni of U.S. government exchange programs an opportunity to carry out and implement a project that further Mission Ethiopia’s goals of: Promoting broad-based economic growth and development Creating a healthier, better educated … [Read more...]

Embassy of Canada in Chile: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2017-2018


Deadline: 16 July 2017 The Embassy of Canada in Chile is pleased to launch the call for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for 2017-2018. Priority Areas Empower women and girls and promote gender equality. Promote peaceful pluralism and respect for diversity, in particular the promotion of LGBT rights, immigrants and refugees. Support the participation of indigenous communities for inclusive governance, strengthening their capacity to participate in consultation processes in … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan: Seeking Applications for Small Grants Program


Deadline: 15 September 2017 The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan is currently seeking applications for its Small Grants Program to assist worthy organizations implement programs that promote the U.S.-Jordanian partnership. Priorities Improving mutual understanding between Jordanians and Americans Supporting English language teaching and usage in Jordan Expanding cultural exchange between Jordanians and Americans Supporting the work of Jordanian … [Read more...]

Embassy of Canada in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives


Deadline: 6 July 2017 The Embassy of Canada in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras is seeking applications for its Canada Fund for Local Initiatives that is designed to contribute to development through the financing of small-scale, short-term bi-lateral projects in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance , Which are also aligned with the thematic priorities of the Canadian Department of Global Affairs. The CFLI seeks to support local projects, planned and designed by local … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Armenia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition


Deadline: 24 July 2017 The United States Embassy has announced the second round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants program competition for fiscal year 2017. Projects should have a direct relevance to the development of democratic institutions and should be sufficiently specific about the impact of the proposed activities on the democratic development of Armenia. Grants should be used to carry out specific, concrete projects.  These projects should further the long-term goals of the … [Read more...]

United States Embassy in Tirana, Albania: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program


Deadline: 12 July 2017 The United States Embassy in Tirana, Albania is seeking applications for its Democracy Commission Small Grants Program which is administered by the Public Affairs Section, supports initiatives of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged throughout Albania in a variety of fields, including: Anti-corruption Good Governance Investigative Journalism Human Rights/Minority Rights Empowerment of Women and Youth, Environmental Awareness … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia: 2017 Counter-Disinformation Special Grant Competition


Deadline: 31 July 2017 As part of its Public Affairs Grants Program, the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia has announced a special competition for projects seeking to counter the influence and harmful effects of disinformation in Slovakia. Competitive projects will focus on increasing public awareness, strengthening critical thinking skills, expanding digital literacy, and developing electronic tools and resources to counter disinformation. Funding Information Grant proposals should … [Read more...]

Inspire Egypt Programme Fund: Providing Support for the Voluntary and Social Entrepreneurship Sectors in Egypt


Deadline: 15 July 2017 Bids are open for the Inspire Egypt Programme Fund to provide support for the voluntary and social entrepreneurship sectors in Egypt, through supporting innovative initiatives. All the British Embassy Programme Fund projects must clearly demonstrate how they: Support the priorities Deliver value for money (VfM) Meet OECD criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding and aim to complete 90% of the budget spend by the end of December 2017 … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia: Seeking Applications for Media Literacy Program


Deadline: 17 July 2017 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia is seeking applications for its Media Literacy Program. Media literacy is an umbrella expression that includes all technical, cognitive, social, civic and creative capacities that allow a citizen to access the media, to have a critical understanding of the media and to interact with it. The objective of the pilot project is to increase critical thinking towards the media among young Georgians … [Read more...]

British Embassy Montevideo Call for Bids: Montevideo Project Fund 2017


Deadline: 24 July 2017 The British Embassy is currently accepting applications from all interested parties to submit their proposals for the Montevideo Project Fund 2017. Objectives Projects presented must be able to deliver the following objectives: promote and improve transparency in public procurement systems reduce opportunities for corruption in public procurement processes promote and establish a detailed roadmap for the creation and implementation of a Code of Best … [Read more...]

U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia: Seeking Applications for Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program


Deadline: 20 August 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh is seeking applications for its "Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP)" to build leadership, civic responsibility, respect for diversity, and community engagement among Saudi university students through a three-week summer exchange. Program Goals The goals of the program are to: Promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of Saudi Arabia. Prepare youth leaders to become involved in … [Read more...]

Applications Open for U.S. Embassy Zagreb Small Grants Program 2017!


Deadline: 7 July 2017 U.S. Embassy in Zagreb is seeking proposals from Croatian non-profit organizations for its Small Grants Program for 2017-2018 for funding for projects, workshops, seminars and/or to bring a U.S. expert for a seminar, workshop or similar educational activity. The program aims to promote exchange of experience and expertise between Americans and Croatians. Themes Anti-corruption training programs for students and teachers, which may include academic honesty and … [Read more...]

U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda: Inviting Applications For Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program


Deadline: 31 July 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda is inviting applications for its Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program that brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a one year program of non-degree study and related professional activities. The program seeks to foster an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding between American citizens and professional counterparts from Rwanda. Fields of … [Read more...]

U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Civic Education Home Stay Small Grants Program


Deadline: 17 July 2017 The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Office of Public Affairs, is seeking applications for two types of Civic Education programs that address school segregation or other problems that divide students along ethnic lines. These projects should advance Education for Democracy and help remove obstacles to integration in education. Small grants competition will support projects designed explicitly as home-stay exchange programs to contribute to … [Read more...]

Embassy of Finland Call for Concept Notes: Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) in Tanzania


Deadline: 5 July 2017 The Embassy of Finland in Dar es Salaam is accepting concept notes from eligible organizations for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) with an aim to build partnerships between the civil society organisations, private sector and the Embassy of Finland and to support the organisations so that they can operate more effectively. The Embassy of Finland's Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) builds on the view that sustainable development cannot be achieved without an active … [Read more...]

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of NEA: Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia


Deadline: 31 July 2017 The United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations to implement a program entitled “Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia” with an aim  to strengthen the legal framework for CSOs in Tunisia through technical and legal support for a comprehensive reform of the Decree Law of Associations which will improve fiscal transparency of CSOs … [Read more...]

French Embassy to Sudan: Call for Proposals for Civil Society Program 2017 – PISCCA


Deadline: 13 July 2017 The French Embassy to Sudan has launched a new call for proposals to support Sudanese civil society in the framework of a new grant program entitled "PISCCA (Innovative projects from civil societies and coalitions of actors)", which takes over the “Civil society support” fund set up by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and implemented in Sudan since 2014. This new funding is aimed at empowering civil society’s organizations by strengthening their capacities … [Read more...]

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