PAS, U.S. EMBASSY Kyiv Ukraine, Public Diplomacy Small Grants – EDUCATION

Overview

 ASU is not eligible to lead an application, as eligibility for this opportunity is limited to Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (NGOs). They do welcome collaboration with  U.S. counterparts.

The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2023 Public Diplomacy Small Grants - EDUCATION Program to support projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s educational system as a contributor to Ukraine’s post-war restoration. Collaboration between the United States and Ukrainian organizations is encouraged and may include but is not limited to implementation of U.S. concepts, using U.S. experts.

Specific thematic priorities for the projects may include one or more of the following: 
1. Collaboration between educational institutions, local administrations, and employers to educate the workforce for the fields identified as priorities in regions’ economic recovery and development plan. The projects may include, but are not limited to, internships, collaborative research, and training opportunities that build connections between stakeholders. 
2. Development of various training opportunities for IDPs, veterans and individuals with disabilities to increase their employability and support economic growth. The projects may focus on, but are not limited to vocational re-training, small business development, soft skills development. 
3. Support for educational institutions that have suffered damage, including but not limited to enhancing blended learning, rebuilding academic programs, and ensuring access to high quality education for students in affected areas. 
4. Creation of innovative programs focused on increasing the psychological resilience of educators and students. The projects may focus on but are not limited to curriculum development, teacher training, or physical and artistic activities that increase the ability of teachers and students to cope with difficult and frequently changing learning conditions. 
5. Development of civic education programs for Ukrainian students and adults to facilitate social cohesion and reintegration of citizens from occupied regions. The projects may focus on but are not limited to creative history and culture programs for target audiences

Participants and Audiences: 
All project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine. The primary target is Ukrainian audiences at the secondary, post-secondary and higher education levels.

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: six to twelve months 
• Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards 
• Anticipated program start date: between September 30 and December 1, 2023