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Program Description Executive Summary The U. S. Embassy Colombo Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for Administrative Support for the American Center in Male (ACM).
American Spaces are a nationwide network
of PAS-funded cultural centers that are part of the American Spaces program, a global network of over 600 State Department-sponsored cultural centers.
The American Spaces conduct youth-oriented educational and cultural programming.
The award recipient will be responsible to oversee administrative aspects of the American Spaces program, to include staffing of the American Center Male’, training logistics, and equipment and facility maintenance.
The recipient will also assist in implementing American Spaces programming with significant Public Affairs Section input and assistance.
Background American Center Malé is a cultural center based on the 3rd floor of National Bureau of Classification Building in Malé City, with a target audience of youth between 15 and 30 years old, particularly those with the potential to become local or national leaders.
The American Center Malé seeks to empower youth, traditionally underrepresented communities including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.
American Spaces provide resources and development opportunities to their target audience, while also serving as gateways for their audience to learn about American society, culture, and values.
The full Notice of Funding Opportunity and All attachments saved in Related documents section of this Notice of Funding Opportunity..