U.S. Embassy Malabo, PDS Annual Program Statement

Length of performance period: 2 to 24 months Number of awards anticipated: 10 awards (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 Total available funding: Subject to Funding Availability Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2024 Public Diplomacy Funding This notice is subject to availability of funding. Priority Program Areas: · Increasing social inclusion and promoting tolerance for minorities and vulnerable groups (i.e. equal rights and opportunities for women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities) · Promoting English language (i.e. promoting clubs, forums, social media, education, and arts · Strengthening the media (i.e. increasing media professionalism, access to diverse sources of news, and developing savvy consumption of news) · Encouraging entrepreneurship and economic growth in under-served areas to diversify the economy (i.e. training in start-ups, skill development for people in informal sector, promoting the entrepreneurial spirit, supporting tourism, art, music, and culture development) · Climate change and environmental sustainability (i.e. education, training, and skills development for those working on climate issues, supporting tourism and environmental protection) Participants and Audiences: Priority will be given to proposals that include detailed reasons for why the target audience was selected and how the program will benefit that specific audience. 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 · Scientific research; · Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or · Programs that duplicate existing programs. Click here for full NOFO including application materials.