OpportunityTitle: U.S. Mission in Morocco
CategoryExplanation: STEM  Youth Engagement  Civic Engagement  Entrepreneurship
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and academic institutions.  Awards to individuals will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.  All grantees must have a non-profit status.
Description: The U.S. Mission in Morocco&#8217;s Public Affairs Office (PAO) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for projects ranging in value from $5,000 to $25,000. Projects for lesser or greater values will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to promote positive relations between Morocco and the United States; reinforce shared values; and connect Morocco&#8217;s emerging leaders to the American people through projects that: &#183; Strengthen understanding of U.S. values and institutions; highlight U.S. culture, including American Studies, English language teaching/learning, and study in the United States; and support diversity, acceptance of minority groups, and other areas of mutual interest. &#183; Help Moroccan youth explore and discover their potential through innovative science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM,) programs, as well as entrepreneurship programs. &#183; Encourage Moroccan youth to participate in civic life through social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement. &#65279;APPLICATION PROCESSApplication DeadlinesApplications will be reviewed three times during Fiscal Year 2020. The deadlines for application are:Round 1: November 30, 2019Round 2: March 31, 2020Round 3: June 30, 2020Proposal FormatTo apply, please complete these forms in English:The Project Narrative (DOC 47 KB)The Budget Proposal (XLSX 22 KB)SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance &#8211; Must be signed) (PDF 265 KB)SF424A (Budget Information) (PDF 1 MB)SF424B (Assurances &#8211; Must be signed) (PDF 70 KB)Submit all forms in electronic format to: Rabatgrants@state.gov
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Rabatgrants@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Said Ouchakour
CloseDateExplanation: Application DeadlinesApplications will be reviewed three times during Fiscal Year 2020 (Oct 2019 to September 2020)The deadlines for application are:Round 1:    November 30, 2019Round 2:    March 31, 2020Round 3:    June 30, 2020