U.S. Embassy in Gambia: Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 15-Apr-22

The U.S. Embassy Banjul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining their funding priorities, the strategic themes they focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Purpose of Small Grants

PAS in Banjul, The Gambia invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and The Gambia 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 PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited:

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;
Academic clubs focusing on extracurricular activities and student achievement;
Professional training for journalists; or
Social movement programs to Programs to support political transparency
Priority Program Areas
Strengthening Democratic Institutions, including press freedom
Empowering Civil Society, with an emphasis on women and youth
Bolstering Education
Strengthening economic development and entrepreneurship
Encouraging cultural exchange
Funding Information
Length of performance period: 3 to 24 months
Number of awards anticipated: 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $25,000
Total available funding: $100,000
Type of funding: Fiscal Year 2022 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds
Anticipated program start date: 2/20/2022
Funding Restrictions: Funds cannot be used for construction or the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Participants and Audiences
All proposals should focus on engaging Gambians in The Gambia. Proposals that reach marginalized communities and youth are encouraged.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and The Gambia:

Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
Individuals
Non-profit media organizations
Professional Trade organizations
Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Note: For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Ineligible Programs
Programs relating to partisan political activity
Charitable or development activities
Construction programs
Programs solely focused on purchasing supplies
Programs that support specific religious activities
Fund-raising campaigns
Lobbying for specific legislation or program
Scientific research
Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the
Organization, or
Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit https://gm.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/176/Annual-Program-Statement-2022-final.pdf