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PAS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U. S. and Liberia through educational, cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
All programs must include American cultural or educational content, or incorporate American expert/s, organization/s, institution/s and/or resources while promoting increased understanding of U. S. policy and perspectives and building ties between the U. S. and Liberia.
Programs must fit within priority program areas as identified below:Strengthening Democratic InstitutionsIncreasing the capacity of Liberians to lead the country's development and self-sustenance Empowering Civil Society, especially womenBolstering Education at all levelsStrengthening links and collaboration among U. S. State Department exchange program alumni to enhance their outreach, skills or community service capacityExamples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:Virtual or live academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;Virtual or live academic efforts to improve skills including but not limited to literacy and STEM;Professional and academic exchanges and projects that enhance knowledge in critical gap areas;Media projects and training that expand reach, accountability, transparency, or professionalism;Social movement programs to support political transparency and accountability; and,Sports and extracurricular programs for underserved and marginalized communities.SPECIAL NOTE:
Please ensure your proposal accounts for and respects the current realities of COVID-19 related restrictions on travel, gathering and social distancing.
All programs must include American cultural or educational content, or incorporate American expert/s, organization/s, institution/s and/or resources while promoting increased understanding of U. S. policy and perspectives and building ties between the U. S. and Liberia.
Programs must fit within priority program areas as identified below:Strengthening Democratic InstitutionsIncreasing the capacity of Liberians to lead the country's development and self-sustenance Empowering Civil Society, especially womenBolstering Education at all levelsStrengthening links and collaboration among U. S. State Department exchange program alumni to enhance their outreach, skills or community service capacityExamples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:Virtual or live academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;Virtual or live academic efforts to improve skills including but not limited to literacy and STEM;Professional and academic exchanges and projects that enhance knowledge in critical gap areas;Media projects and training that expand reach, accountability, transparency, or professionalism;Social movement programs to support political transparency and accountability; and,Sports and extracurricular programs for underserved and marginalized communities.SPECIAL NOTE:
Please ensure your proposal accounts for and respects the current realities of COVID-19 related restrictions on travel, gathering and social distancing.
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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
see Public Affairs Section Small Grant Opportunities Available Here
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Liberia although all activities must take place in Liberia: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience Individuals including Alumni of U. S. Department of State Exchange Programs Non-profit media organizations Professional Trade organizations Non-profit or governmental educational institutions U. S. applicants must be collaborating with Liberia persons or entities For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://lr.usembassy.gov/education-culture/funding-opportunities/
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Date Posted:
2020-04-27
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Archive Date:
2020-07-30
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