U.S. Embassy Abuja PAS Annual Program Statement

Description

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe U.S. Embassy Abuja is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Abuja invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Nigeria through cultural, information and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or 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.Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:• Academic and professional lectures, seminars• Exchanges and speaker programs• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions, media events• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs• Training and empowerment programs• Leadership, youth and sports programs• Initiatives that support democratic values such as freedom of the press• Programs that advance peace, security and national unityPriority Program Areas:PAS will prioritize grant program proposals that:• Promote Nigeria’s democratic governance, unity and stability, such as: o Citizen involvement at state and local levels, including state electionso Youth political activismo Transparency and accountability in election administration, vote counting, and public sector accountability at the level of elected state legislative officialso Civil society engagement and capacity buildingo Media resources and verification techniques and election reporting best practiceso Strengthening democratic practices and institutions drawing on the U.S. experience• Strengthen human capital to promote inclusive economic growth and development through programs, in cooperation with American Spaces Nigeria, such as:o Empowerment programs to teach digital skills and green entrepreneurshipo Mentorship series to increase employability and professional literacyo STEM education benefiting schoolgirls from marginalized communitieso Leadership and peacebuilding through sportso In-person and virtual study through U.S. institutions of higher learningo Improve and expand English language learning through curriculum development and teacher trainingo Community service and public awareness campaigns about climate change• Support Nigeria’s response to the COVID19 pandemic and other infectious diseases via:o Awareness campaignso Media messagingo Sexual and Gender Based Violence awareness, prevention, and response• Promote the preservation, restoration, and protection of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditions through:o Training and capacity-building for local professionalso Educational and cultural exchange for curators and art conservatorso Campaigns to improve public awareness • Nurture networks of U.S. exchange program alumni among Nigerian citizens regarding priority program themes. through public observance of key dates on U.S. Mission programming calendar, including: o June 5: World Environment Day o July 18: Nelson Mandela Day o July 30: World Day against Trafficking in Person o Aug 12: International Youth Day o Sept 15: International Day of Democracy o Oct 27: International Religious Freedom Day o Nov 21: Global Entrepreneurship week o Nov 27: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women o Dec 3: International Day for Persons Living with Disabilities o Dec 10: International Human Rights DayParticipants and Audiences:This funding opportunity focuses on programs for northern Nigeria and its audiences. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: • Programs relating to partisan political activity;• Charitable or social welfare projects;• Tuition support• Individual travel to conferences• Construction programs;• Programs that support specific religious activities;• Fund-raising campaigns;• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs• Scientific research;• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or• Programs that duplicate existing programs.Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding:Authorizing statutes for the funding opportunity are: 1) Fulbright-Hays Act, which allows the Department of State to use funds for the purpose of supporting international exchanges that address issues of mutual interest to the United States and host nations: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/fulbrighthaysact.pdf 2) Smith-Mundt Act that outlines the terms by which the U.S. government engages global audiences: http://www.state.gov/pdcommission/library/177362.htm

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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