The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is now accepting proposals for the Small Grants Program 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.
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
Funding Information
Total available funding: $200,000
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $100,000
Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. PDS will entertain applications for continuation of grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a noncompetitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
Ineligible Funding
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
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Applicants
PDS 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.
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
Individuals
Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Governmental institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Cost Sharing or Matching
Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Projects 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.
