U.S. Embassy Rangoon Public Affairs Small Grants Competition

The U. S. Embassy Rangoon of the U. S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations/ (or individuals) to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to strengthen the cultural ties between the U. S. and Myanmar through cultural 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.

Please carefully follow all instructions below.

The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process.

Applicants must first submit a concise (two-page) statement of interest designed to clearly communicate program idea and objectives.

This is not a full proposal.

The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application.

Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application.

Full proposals will go through a second merit review before a final funding decision is made.

Priority Program Areas:
Priority will be given to proposals that address one or more of the following program areas:
1. U.S.–MYANMAR BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP — Programs that seek to promote a greater understanding of U. S. policies, culture, and society to Myanmar audiences; activities that promote shared values and interests between the American and Myanmar people; and projects that build people-to-people ties.

2. SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE SOCIETY — Programs that seeks to build inclusive society, promote a deepened understanding of diversity and inclusion, and encourage tolerance and peace through socio-economic development, dialogue, skills development, and economic empowerment.

3. EDUCATION & CULTURE — Programs that promote understating of U.S education and culture or that help prepare for study in the United States; the building of linkages between American and Myanmar private academic & cultural institutions; and training opportunities for Myanmar students or faculty and artists.

4. MEDIA LITERACY, INDEPENDENT MEDIA & PRESS FREEDOM - Projects that promotes digital & media literacy, support independent & citizen journalism, and counter disinformation.

Please see more detailed information for SOI announcement and mandatory application forms in the related documents tab.
Related Programs

Public Diplomacy Programs

Department of State


Agency: Department of State

Office: U.S. Mission to Myanmar

Estimated Funding: $270,000


Who's Eligible





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Available Online forms

Additional Information of Eligibility:
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from both U.S and foreign organizations of the following types: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Educational institutions • Individuals

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms.html

Contact:


Agency Email Description:
Rangoon PD Grants

Agency Email:


Date Posted:
2022-10-26

Application Due Date:


Archive Date:
2023-10-15


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