2020 U.S. Mission in Morocco Public Diplomacy Grant - Round #2

Overview

<p>The U.S. Mission in Morocco’s Public Affairs Office (PAO) is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program. Projects for lesser or greater values will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants are intended for committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and academic institutions. Awards to individuals will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. All grantees must have a non-profit status.</p> <p>Objectives and Project Outcomes:<br>The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to promote positive relations between Morocco and the United States; reinforce shared values; and connect Morocco’s emerging leaders to the American people through projects that:</p> <ul> <li> Strengthen understanding of U.S. values and institutions; highlight U.S. culture, including American Studies, English language teaching/learning, and study in the United States; and support diversity, acceptance of minority groups, and other areas of mutual interest.</li> <li> Help Moroccan youth explore and discover their potential through innovative science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM,) programs, as well as entrepreneurship programs.</li> <li> Encourage Moroccan youth to participate in civic life through social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>U.S. Content</strong><br>In order to be eligible for funding consideration, proposals must demonstrate significant U.S. content. U.S. content can include, for example, the participation of U.S. experts, the application or adaptation of U.S. models and best practices, or pedagogical materials related to American history, society, culture, government, or institutions.</p> <p>Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Programs that reinforce and amplify lessons learned by alumni of State Department-funded exchange programs (both American and Moroccan alumni);</li> <li>Youth engagement, leadership, and education programs;</li> <li>Workshops, seminars, trainings, and master classes on American themes or issues of mutual interest mentioned in the above goals of the Program;</li> <li>Cultural programs that target youth and underserved communities;</li> <li>Programs to empower women and girls;</li> <li>Radio, television, and social media training and programming in support of the above Program objectives;</li> <li>Initiatives in support of the above program objectives that make creative use of any of the Mission’s four American spaces—Dar America in Casablanca, the Marrakech American Corner, the Oujda American Space, and/or the American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Rabat.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Inviting U.S. Experts</strong><br>The Public Affairs Office will also support inviting U.S. citizen experts to Morocco in support of the above Program objectives. The travel costs may include economy class airfare of a U.S. flag carrier, stipend for meals, daily honorarium, lodging, and local transportation. The request should include a proposed daily schedule for the expert (minimum of two program days excluding travel time). If participation in a conference is expected, please provide its description (organizer, topics, goals and objectives, audience, other sponsors and other expected speakers and participants). When possible, the Public Affairs Office prefers to provide support to U.S. experts who are available to participate in multiple events. The Public Affairs Office is willing to work with grantees to identify additional programming opportunities for U.S. experts traveling to Morocco.</p>