Annual Program Statement Ciudad Juarez Mexico Public Diplomacy

Overview

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico is pleased to announce that funding sponsored by the U.S. Department of State is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. 

Purpose of Small Grants: U.S. Consulate General Ciudad Juarez PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. All proposals must state clearly the inclusion of American content. American content can include speakers who are experts in U.S. policy, academia, information, or economics; the use of U.S. training models or materials; exchanges with U.S. institutions; or promotion of U.S. best practices, culture and resources. Programs that include multiple cities and/or promote increased collaboration and networking between USG program alumni are encouraged. 

Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
• Artistic, cultural, educational, and sports workshops, joint performances, clinics, and exhibitions;
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs; and
• Promotion of entrepreneurship for indigenous and Afro-Mexican community programs. 

Priority Program Areas:
• Economic Development 
• Workforce Development
• Academic Exchanges & Education
• Migration
• Security & Human Rights
• Climate Change Resiliency 
• Press / Freedom of Expression

Participants and Audiences: Target Mexican audiences for the priority program areas are:
• Students, teachers, and academics;
• Girls and women;
• Indigenous and Afro-Mexican individuals;
• LGBTQI+ individuals;
• Young professionals and entrepreneurs;
• Higher education institutions;
• Local, state, and federal government officials;
• Journalists from traditional and new media;
• Human rights and environmental activists;
• Athletes, student-athletes, coaches, referees, sports administrators, and sports leagues and organizations;
• At-risk youth; and
• Alumni of U.S. sponsored programs.

Other Eligibility Requirements Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

Length of performance period: 10 days to 24 months