U.S. Embassy Lusaka PAS Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 30-Jun-21
The U.S. Embassy to Zambia 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.
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PAS invites proposals from Zambian non-profit and nongovernmental organizations for projects that support the U.S. goals in the Republic of Zambia, including those promoting a better understanding of the United States, democracy and governance, inclusive economic prosperity, and peace and security.
Funding Information
Length of performance period: Three to 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards (dependent on funding availability)
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $20,000 Anticipated project start date: To be determined
What Projects do they Fund?
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The Program is most interested in projects relating to:
Promoting inclusion of people with disabilities including through sports, civic engagement, economic activity, and other aspects of society.
Promoting political awareness and participation among the public and/or among youth;
Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service;
Promoting democracy and accountability through film or the arts;
Fostering press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media, including through journalism training programs;
Combatting corruption;
Empowerment of women and youth;
Promoting entrepreneurship and business development;
Human rights;
Promoting sports diplomacy or a shared interest in sports; and
Increasing Zambians’ pursuit of higher education in the United States.
Participants and Audiences
Youth aged 18-35;
Young professionals;
Above categories with focus on women.
Eligible Applicants
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The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from Zambian:
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
Non-profit educational institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://zm.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/NOFO_PD-LUS-FY21.pdf