OpportunityTitle: U.S. EMBASSY COLOMBO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM FOR MALDIVES
CategoryExplanation: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy&#8217;s Public Diplomacy grants program for awards.        Grants are intended for local representatives of civil society including non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, universities, schools, and individuals.  To receive funding, grants must support one of the following goals:      1. Promote tolerance, by funding proposals that combat hate and build community cohesion; engage at-risk youth; promote digital literacy; and engage communities on respect for diversity.     2. Improve respect for human rights, through programs which strengthen democratic values; enhance awareness and protection of religious freedom and human rights principles; and encourage gender equality.      3. Improve respect for and application of freedom of expression, through programs that promote a free and open media; strengthen understanding of social media; empower journalists through training (including ethics, investigative techniques, and English language).
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from all sectors:  committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.  All grantees must have a non-profit status.
Description: Applicants should refer to U.S. Embassy Maldives web page https://mv.usmission.gov/grant-opportunities/ for additional information
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grant Applications Manager
GrantorContactText: Grants Applications Manager