U.S. Mission to Kenya: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 30-Jun-2024

The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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

• PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. linkage including for example a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, economic models, and perspectives on U.S.-Kenya partnership.

Priority Program Areas

• Proposals must address one of the following key program areas:
  • Economic Prosperity – Advances the prosperity of the United States and Kenya through a fair and reciprocal economic partnership, the strengthening of Kenya’s business climate, support for its startup ecosystem, clean energy solutions and climate change resiliency, and education that skills the next generation of workers.
  • Democracy and Governance – Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including the respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values, and protection of fundamental freedoms.
  • Celebrating 60 Years of U.S.-Kenya Partnership – 2024 is the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya ties, a milestone to celebrate as well as build upon.  Amplify what the United States and Kenya are accomplishing together across various fields, including but not limited to the trade and investment partnership, climate action and renewable energy, public health advancements, education, shared values, and security cooperation.

Funding Information

• Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $30,000
• Length of performance period: Six to twelve months
• Number of awards anticipated: Subject to availability of funds
• Anticipated program start date:  No later than August 1, 2024

Participants and Audiences

• Kenyans who may be in any of the following categories;
  • Kenyans between the ages of 16 and 35, including students, civil society leaders and social influencers;
  • Business leaders and rising entrepreneurs;
  • Established opinion leaders, including cultural influencers and academic institution leadership.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Ineligible

• The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
  • Programs relating to partisan political activity;
  • Charitable or development activities;
  • Construction programs;
  • Programs that support specific religious activities;
  • Fund-raising campaigns;
  • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.