OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement
CategoryExplanation: Public diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: PAS Monrovia encourages applications from the United States and Liberia, although all activities must take place in Liberia.  We encourage registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; individuals, including alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs; non-profit or governmental educational institutions; non-profit media organizations; and professional trade organizations.
Description: The U.S. Embassy Monrovia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.PAS Monrovia is soliciting proposals from Liberian non-profit institutions, non-governmental organizations, or non-profit private or public academic institutions for funding to support programs that strengthen U.S.-Liberian ties. These proposals must focus on one or more of the priority areas specified below.PAS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Liberia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. society, culture and policies.Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programsArtistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitionsCultural heritage conservation and preservation programsProfessional and academic exchanges and programsPrograms developed by alumni of a U.S. Government-sponsored educational or professional exchange programPrograms that expand PAS American Spaces activitiesRoundtables, panels, and workshopsMedia trainingNote: These programs may take place virtually and/or in-person with public health protocols in place.Priority Program AreasEffective rule of law and human rights protectionsProgram topic examples:increasing access to justiceimproving community dispute resolution mechanismsreducing sexual- and gender-based violenceleading anti-corruption effortsincreasing transparency in the public sectorpromoting democratic values and governanceprofessionalization of mediaincreasing media literacyencouraging volunteerismimproving citizen engagementInclusive economic development and mutually beneficial trade and investmentProgram topic examples:promoting entrepreneurshipenabling investment environmentencouraging sustainable developmentincreasing expertise in SME business ownersHuman developmentProgram topic examples:increasing access to education for allimproving reading and math comprehension among youthcreating opportunities for teacher trainingcreating opportunities for academic exchangedeveloping leadership and life skills
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For inquiries
GrantorContactText: Mission Liberia Public Affairs Grants Management Team