U.S. Embassy in Romania: Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 31-Mar-22

The U.S. Embassy Bucharest 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.

Purpose of Small Grants

PAS Bucharest invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Romania through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
Priority Program Areas

Further regional and international peace and security
media literacy
counter disinformation, misinformation, fake news
cybersecurity education
Promote Euro-Atlantic standards of democracy, rule of law, and minority inclusion
rule of law
democracy
human rights, non-discrimination
minority inclusion
women empowerment
civics education
civic participation
trafficking in person prevention
free, independent, and responsible press
youth leadership
Strengthen transatlantic economy
entrepreneurship promotion
energy security
Funding Information

Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5000 to a maximum of $15000
Total available funding: $100000
Type of Funding: The fiscal Year 2022 Public Diplomacy Funding
Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2021
Eligibility Criteria

The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Romania:
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
Governmental institutions
For more information, visit https://ro.usembassy.gov/education-culture/nofo/