Small Grants Program for Non-Governmental Organizations in Suriname
Deadline: 22 July 2019
The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced its Public Affairs Small Grants Program to enhance relations between Surinamese and U.S. organizations and people in the priority areas described, and/or inform Surinamese audiences about the United States, its culture, society, government, legal, economic and political systems, and values.
Priority Areas
- Women’s economic empowerment.
- Entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Rule of law, legal reform, and transparency in business and government.
- Trade and investment.
- Economic integration.
Program Activities
- Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures; public seminars and programs;
- Professional development workshops and training for youth and underserved communities;
- Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions.
- Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
- Grants to individuals;
- Scientific or academic research;
- Paying to complete activities begun with other funds;
- Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship/support to individual or single party electoral campaigns;
- Trade shows.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $10,000
- Award Floor: $1,000
Eligibility Criteria
The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from committed and organized civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=317153