Tenders are invited for Grants Notice- U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement

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Grants Notice- U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement





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

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