The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants
They invite proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Rwanda through cultural and exchange 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. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
Professional and academic exchanges and programs.
Priority Program Areas
Proposals must address one of the following key program areas:
Promoting civic education and youth participation in community service, volunteerism, good governance, and citizen-centered governance initiatives.
Promoting economic development and private sector competitiveness.
Expanding and developing STEM skills and knowledge among vulnerable youth and young women.
English language; building capacity and proficiency of English teachers and improving English proficiency among disadvantaged youth.
Promoting societal inclusion for those from socially disadvantaged groups.
Promoting environmental protection and efforts to combat climate change.
Funding Information
Total available funding: Subject to funding availability
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $25,000
Length of performance period: Six to 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: Subject to funding availability
Anticipated program start date: May 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024
Priority Participants and Audiences
Youth aged between 18 – 35 years;
Young professionals;
Above priority areas with focus on women, under-privileged communities, or those from socially disadvantaged groups.
Eligibility Criteria
The PD Section encourages applications from U.S. and other foreign organizations:
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
Cultural organizations
Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Governmental institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligible
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
Programs relating to partisan political activity;
For-profit organizations or companies;
Individuals;
Charitable or development activities;
Commercial or trade activities;
Construction programs;
Programs that support specific religious activities;
