Deadline: 1 September 2018

The U.S. Embassy in Bamako Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

PAS Bamako invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Mali through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. Mission goal, include an American cultural element, or have a 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.

Priority Program Areas

• Strengthening independent media through media literacy, training and other engagement
• Ensuring participation of citizens in the democratic process through education and outreach
• Supporting freedom of speech and expression, including via civic education
• Economic growth and entrepreneurship
• Promoting inclusive social development, particularly through empowering women and girls
• Engaging underserved populations, including persons with disabilities, through art, sports, culture and other creative programs
• Promoting tolerance and peace through dialogue
• Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment
• Strengthening community resilience to extremism through preservation / promotion of traditional cultural practices that reinforce community stability and peace

Funding Information

• Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000
• Total available funding: $50,000
• Length of performance period: 1 to 12 Months

Eligibility Criteria

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

How to Apply

All application materials must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.

Eligible Countries: Mali and United States

For more information, please visit Grants.gov.