The EAP/Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Grants Program.
Goals and Objectives
Connecting Creatives: Elevate the voices of emerging and established cultural leaders from indigenous communities in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and the United States working in creative industries. Engage artists and experts to educate and share talent, expertise, culture, and democratic values. Enable creation of inclusive and collaborative professional and social networks and opportunities for artists and institutions that build lasting and meaningful connections.
Enhancing Economic Resilience through Diversification and Innovation: Create opportunities for partnerships between individuals and organizations in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and the United States. in the field of critical and emerging technologies, creating opportunities for innovation, diversification, growth, and collaboration in the tech sector.
Leveraging the Full Potential of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education Opportunities: Expand STEM education focus and encourage the creation of more job opportunities in STEM fields within New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau to increase pathways to future employment for New Zealanders to ensure economic prosperity and global competitiveness.
Conservation for Prosperity: Advance efforts to protect the unique biodiversity and ecology of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau, including sustainable ecotourism.
Funding Information
Total available funding: $350,000 pending funding availability
Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $75,000
Length of performance period: Up to 24 months
Ineligible Programs
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;
Individual participation in a conference; or
Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Participants and Audiences
Connecting Creatives: Māori and Pacifica mid-career creatives and community leaders.
Enhancing Economic Resilience through Diversification and Innovation: Māori business networks, institutions, female entrepreneurs, small businesses, start-ups, tech and innovation hubs, and governmental organizations.
Leveraging the Full Potential of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education Opportunities: Government representatives, industry professionals in the fields of science, technology and engineering, educations institutions, and students and families from primary to tertiary education levels.
Conservation for Prosperity: Individuals and organizations working in the conservation space, e.g. not-for-profit organizations, civil society, iwi, community groups and youth advocates.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations from New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and the United States.
Public and private educational institutions in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and the United States.
Individuals from New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, and the United States.
Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions from New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau.
