DOS Mission to Uganda: U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Diplomacy APS

Overview

The Bureau of African Affairs/Post Kampala of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small 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. 

Goals and Objectives 
The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to promote understanding and foster positive relations between the people of Uganda and the United States; reinforce shared values on the topics listed below; and connect high potential Ugandan youth and young professionals (aged 16-35) as well as established professional leaders to the American people. 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. policy and perspectives. 

Priority Program Areas:
Strengthen media practitioners and institutions with U.S. principles and methods for achieving free, accurate, and objective media practices.

Strengthen media practitioners’ and consumers’ ability to detect and combat information manipulation.

Foster shared U.S. and African values on civic engagement and democratic principles among youth and young professionals, including civic education programs.

Strengthen alumni networks and associations.

Increase business skills for entrepreneurial activities for youth.

Strengthen ties between U.S. and Ugandan institutions of higher education.

Participants and Audiences: Ugandan youth and young professionals aged 16-35

Substantial Involvement: The detailed descriptions of substantial involvement will be incorporated into the award provisions for grants issued as cooperative agreements.
•    Collaborative Program Design and Development: PDS may provide specific guidance in the design and development of the program’s objectives and activities.

•    Regular Monitoring and Reporting Requirements: PDS may require periodic progress reports, financial reports, and project updates. In addition, PDS might monitor the program through site visits, check-ins, or remote oversight to ensure compliance with the objectives of the cooperative agreement.

•    Facilitating partnerships with other U.S. Government Entities: PDS may facilitate collaborations with other U.S. government agencies or international organizations that are critical to the success of the program.

Award Information
Length of performance period: Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less
Number of awards anticipated: Three (3)
Award amounts: $15,000 to $40,000

Submission Dates and Times: Proposals will be accepted throughout the year. They will be reviewed according to the following schedule:

Proposals received between January 16 and March 15 will be reviewed by March 30, 2025. with responses going out by April 30.

Proposals received between March 16 and May 30 will be reviewed by June 30, 2025, with responses going out to the applicants by Aug 1, 2025.

Applications may be submitted for consideration at any time before the closing date of May 30, 2025. No applications will be accepted after that date.