OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Ethiopia, PD Request for Statement of Interest
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: &#8226; Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental  organizations with programming experience.  &#8226; Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.  &#8226; Individuals will be considered, but priority is given to registered organizations and educational  institutions with a proven track record of success.  For-profit or commercial entities, including for-profit media organizations, are not eligible to apply.    Other Eligibility Requirements    &#8226; To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued  via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.5 for more  information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or to be registered in SAM.gov.    &#8226; Applicants are only allowed to submit one SOI per organization. If more than one SOI is submitted from an  organization, all SOIs from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. (Exceptions are local and  international universities.)
Description: PD Ethiopia invites SOIs for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Ethiopiathrough cultural, media, and exchange and programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateralcooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts,organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, andperspectives.PD grant programs include, but are not limited to:&#8226; Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs&#8226; Artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions&#8226; Programs developed by alumni of U.S.- sponsored exchange and programs&#8226; Programs that strengthen relationships between Ethiopian and U.S. universities, businesses, and/ororganizations&#8226; Media trainingThis request for SOIs is intended to inform individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, andacademic institutions about opportunities from the Public Diplomacy section to support projects in at leastone of the following thematic areas:&#8226; Efforts to support Ethiopia&#8217;s economic and political reforms, including support for civil society,democracy, and governance, and/or election processes&#8226; Helping media professionals, media educators, and the public learn how to discern reliable sources ofinformation and identify misinformation and disinformation, etc.&#8226; Promoting economic growth, especially via entrepreneurship, innovation, and promoting educationabout Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)&#8226; Engaging emerging and under-represented populations, including youth, women, and persons withdisabilities through leadership, education, English language, culture, and other programs&#8226; Promoting tolerance and peace through reintegration and reincorporation of under-representedpopulations including youth, women, persons with disabilities, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)&#8226; Promoting fair and peaceful elections&#8226; Promoting effective leadership and civic engagement&#8226; Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Mission Addis Ababa, Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team  &lt;br/&gt;addispasapsgrants@state.gov