The Public Diplomacy (PD) section of the U. S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of the U. S. Department of State, is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (APS).

This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the Embassy’s funding priorities, strategic themes,

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and procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Please carefully follow all instructions below.The Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U. S. values, strengthen understanding between U. S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or support U. S. Embassy goals of promoting human rights, transparency and good governance, economic and social prosperity, environmental stewardship, educational achievement, and sustainable development of natural resources.

All programs must include a U. S. cultural element or a connection with U. S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will encourage increased understanding of U. S. policy and perspectives.PD will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U. S. Department of State.All application materials must be submitted to the Public Diplomacy section (PD) of the U. S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros at the following email address:
AntanPASGrants@state.gov