OpportunityTitle: U.S. EMBASSY ANKARA Public Affairs Grant Program
CategoryExplanation: Support Shared Security   Strengthen Economic Prosperity   Reinforce U.S.-Turkish Shared Values
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply:     &#8226; Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations   &#8226; Public and private higher educational institutions  &#8226; Individuals
Description: The U.S. Embassy Ankara, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to Support Shared Security, Strengthen Economic Prosperity or Reinforce U.S. - Turkish Shared Values. Priority Region: Projects located outside Turkey&#8217;s largest cities are considered stronger. Program Objectives: &#8226; Support Shared Security &#8211; Projects that support and advance cooperation between the U.S. and Turkey on defeating ISIS/Daesh and other extremist groups; projects in Turkey that support advancing stability in Syria; all facets of counterterrorism efforts; and transnational crime. Also projects that support and advance cooperation between the United States and Turkey in NATO and other multilateral security organizations. &#8226; Strengthen Economic Prosperity &#8211; Projects which promote trade and investment with the United States, and support entrepreneurship and innovation. Projects which support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education among Turkish youth. &#8226; Reinforce U.S.-Turkish Shared Values &#8211; Projects which build mutual understanding and promote U.S.-culture, including American Studies, English teaching/learning, music, art, sports, and education, and encourage study in the United States. Also projects that support human rights, women&#8217;s and youth empowerment, LGBT rights, diversity, acceptance of minority groups, and other areas of mutual interest that promote freedom and democracy.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantorContactText: GrantsTurkey@state.gov
CloseDateExplanation: 17:00 Turkey Time