U.S. Embassy in Ghana: 2019 Public Affairs Small Grants Program

Deadline: 29 March 2019

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana is seeking proposals for funding for its 2019 Public Diplomacy Grants program.

Public Diplomacy grants should address one (or more) of U.S. Embassy Ghana’s strategic goals, which are:

Improve Governance, Strengthen Democratic Institutions, and Promote Accountability
Promote Opportunity and Development by Investing in People
Maintain and Bolster Peace and Security
Spur Sustained Economic Growth, Trade, and Investment

Activities that fall under these goals and may qualify for funding include (but are not limited to):

Combatting corruption and strengthening accountability
Encouraging and supporting the media and civil society (including women, rural residents, economically and politically disadvantaged groups, and youth) to better advocate for improved government services and to play an increasingly effective role in good governance
Hosting topic-based journalism workshops to encourage accurate and effective reporting on topics related to health and other development and social issues
Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service
Promoting the equal rights of all citizens and the empowerment of vulnerable and marginalized groups within political and societal structures
Fostering media ethics and professionalism
Developing media literacy among youth, civil society, media, academia, and digital communicators
Encouraging lifelong literacy and a passion for reading
Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in youth
Countering violent extremism
Promoting inter-faith and inter-ethnic dialogue
Promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and business development, especially among women
Increasing human capacity, particularly among women, rural residents, and other politically and economically disadvantaged people, to promote broader participation in the economy

Funding Information

Project and Budget Periods

Projects must be completed in one year or less.

Eligibility Criteria

The Public Affairs Section encourages proposals from:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Proposals should be submitted via email at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit https://gh.usembassy.gov/education-culture/public-affairs-small-grants/