OpportunityTitle: U.S. EMBASSY COLOMBO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM FOR SRI LANKA
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 reconciliation, through programs which promote social integration among all segments of society; encourage participatory processes between citizens and government; strengthen partnerships to give communities a greater voice in government and society.     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 Sri Lanka web page for https://lk.usembassy.gov/embassy/grant-opportunities/ for additional information.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Applications Manager
GrantorContactText: Grants Applications Manager