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 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. Notice: For Fiscal Year 2021 all proposals submitted in response to this Annual Program Statement must include a contingency plan describing in detail: 1) how the proposed activity would be implemented in the event that health restrictions are in place during the anticipated period of performance, and 2) the applicant&apos;s capacity to conduct programs virtually. APPLICATION PROCESS Application Deadlines Applications will be reviewed two times during Fiscal Year 2020. The deadlines for application are: Round 1: February 28, 2021 Round 2: June 30, 2021 Proposal Format To apply, applicants must complete these forms in English: The Project Narrative Applicant Organizational Information Form The Budget Proposal SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance &#8211; Must be signed) SF424A (Budget Information) SF424B (Assurances &#8211; Must be signed) Submit all forms in electronic format to RabatGrants@state.gov INQUIRIES For full details of this funding opportunities please visit the link below: https://ma.usembassy.gov/education-culture/funding-opportunities/public-diplomacy-annual-program/ All questions about the Public Diplomacy Grants Program should be addressed to RabatGrants@state.gov
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Rabatgrants@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Said Ouchakour
CloseDateExplanation: Application Deadlines:Applications will be reviewed two times during Fiscal Year 2021 (Oct 2020 to September 2021)The deadlines for application are:Round 1:    February 28, 2021Round 2:    June 30, 2021