OpportunityTitle: Annual Program Statement for Alumni Outreach Grants, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Tashkent
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Affairs Section encourages applications from citizens of Uzbekistan who are alumni of USG exchange programs under the Alumni Grants program. Prior experience in completing grant projects is encouraged, but not required. This experience should be documented in the applicant&#8217;s proposal.
Description: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Tashkent is soliciting proposals for grants from alumni of U.S. government exchange programs who are citizens of Uzbekistan. Applicants should pay close attention to these priorities, the Public Affairs Section&#8217;s goals, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Due to the volume of applicants and inquiries, PAS does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or requests for meetings prior to application. Limited phone consultations are possible.PAS Tashkent invites proposals for projects that focus on one of the priority areas specified below.More information about the Public Affairs Section Alumni Grants program can be found at: https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/study-usa/alumni/.Grant Priority Areas: Funding is available for projects that address the priority areas below and focus on Public Affairs&#8217; key audiences, including: civil society organizations, entrepreneurs/innovators, US exchange alumni journalists, women, and youth (14-25 years old).Theme: Uzbekistan is going through a period of profound change and civil society organizations will be key to helping the government achieve its reform program. Embassy Tashkent supports effective programs that empower civil society, reform governance, and advance human rights.Grant proposals should address one or more of these Public Affairs priority areas:1. Strengthening Civic Education and Civil Society2. Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment3. Supporting Increased Transparency, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law4. Fostering a Strong and Independent Media5. Protecting the Environment6. Supporting Educational Reforms
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Tashkent-Alumni@state.gov