OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible ApplicantsPDS encourages applications from organizations or individuals located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere.  Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period.&#8226; Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience&#8226; Individuals &#8226; Non-profit or governmental educational institutions&#8226; Governmental institutionsFor-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.  2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing is encouraged but not required.3. Other Eligibility RequirementsProjects that address any of the priority program areas are encouraged to apply. Only projects that take place in Malawi will be considered. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization or individual, all proposals from that institution or individual will be considered ineligible for funding.To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have the registrations required in section D6 of the NOFO.  Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov.
Description: NOFO AFMWI-FY23-APS01 Revision Notice: As of December,2022, NCAGE is no longer required for foreign organizations unless bidding on DoD work. Please be advised this update has been made and highlighted on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) document. Please visit the revised NOFO and carefully review the highlighted section. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi. Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to: U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions Professional and academic exchanges and programs Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States Priority Program Areas: Promote good governance and rule of law Facilitate and encourage growth of entrepreneurship Promote gender equality to increase participation in education and improved health decision-making by adolescent girls and young women Increase transparency of government activities through a more capable media Support and improve conditions for vulnerable and marginalized citizens, such as the disabled, people living with albinism, and those subject to stigma or persecution Prevent gender-based violence and trafficking in persons Promote stronger, more numerous university partnerships between U.S. and Malawian universities PDS will ONLY consider proposals that contain a significant American component or aspect. This could include, but is not limited to, an American expert as a speaker, using curriculum developed by a U.S. institution, or projecting an American film. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity Charitable or development activities Construction programs Programs that support specific religious activities Fund-raising campaigns Lobbying for specific legislation or programs Scientific research Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization Programs that duplicate existing programs
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Team
GrantorContactText: PDS Lilongwe Grants Team &lt;br/&gt;Grantor