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U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement
PAS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U. S. and Liberia through cultural and exchange 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. society, culture, and policies.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
· Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs · Programs developed by alumni of a U. S. Government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program · Programs that expand PAS American Spaces activities · Roundtables, panels, and workshops · Media training Note:
These programs may take place virtually and/or in-person with public health protocols in place.
Priority Program Areas Effective rule of law and human rights protections Program topic examples:
· leading anti-corruption efforts · increasing access to justice · improving community dispute resolution mechanisms · reducing sexual- and gender-based violence · increasing transparency in the public sector · promoting democratic values and governance · professionalization of media · increasing media literacy · encouraging volunteerism · improving citizen engagement Inclusive economic development and mutually beneficial trade and investment Program topic examples:
· promoting entrepreneurship · enabling an investment environment · encouraging sustainable development · increasing expertise for SME business owners Human development Program topic examples:
· increasing access to education for all · improving reading and math comprehension among youth · creating opportunities for teacher training · creating opportunities for academic exchange · developing leadership and life skills
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. society, culture, and policies.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
· Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs · Programs developed by alumni of a U. S. Government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program · Programs that expand PAS American Spaces activities · Roundtables, panels, and workshops · Media training Note:
These programs may take place virtually and/or in-person with public health protocols in place.
Priority Program Areas Effective rule of law and human rights protections Program topic examples:
· leading anti-corruption efforts · increasing access to justice · improving community dispute resolution mechanisms · reducing sexual- and gender-based violence · increasing transparency in the public sector · promoting democratic values and governance · professionalization of media · increasing media literacy · encouraging volunteerism · improving citizen engagement Inclusive economic development and mutually beneficial trade and investment Program topic examples:
· promoting entrepreneurship · enabling an investment environment · encouraging sustainable development · increasing expertise for SME business owners Human development Program topic examples:
· increasing access to education for all · improving reading and math comprehension among youth · creating opportunities for teacher training · creating opportunities for academic exchange · developing leadership and life skills
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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
U.S. Embassy Funding Opportunity Page
Additional Information of Eligibility:
PAS Monrovia 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 or governmental educational institutions • Non-profit media organizations • Professional trade organizations 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:
2022-02-02
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Archive Date:
2022-08-14
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