U.S. Embassy Bangkok FY24 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Bangkok Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) or concept note to carry out program(s) funded by the U.S. Embassy Bangkok.

Priority Program Areas

1.    Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights

• Activities that strengthen democratic values, accountability, public participation, transparency, and rule of law in governance and political institutions.
• Innovative projects that educate Thais about the U.S. experience in meaningful participation in democratic processes and civic life.
• Activities that promote universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms.
• Activities that promote connection between the United States and the rising leaders in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Activities that focus on enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting civic engagement to counter disinformation and improve media/digital literacy.  

2.    Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Renewable Energy

• Activities that support and build capability for, and promote economic inclusivity among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
• Activities that build digital skills and improve business practices of MSMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs for different stages of business development.
• Activities that increase awareness of environmental protection, climate change, climate-smart agriculture, transboundary water challenges, renewable energy, and other key regional issues.
•  Activities that promote the use of science, technology, and innovation in tackling regional or transboundary challenges and strengthening competitiveness of SMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs 

3.    Education

• Activities that build, increase, support, and strengthen partnerships and the exchange of people, ideas, and resources between U.S. and Thai education institutions.
• Activities that increase access to education and understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM/STEAM).
• Innovative and educational activities that strengthen sustainable development in the Mekong subregion.

The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process.pon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program ideas by submitting a full proposal application.  Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decisions are made.

Submission Timeline

1st Round

Deadline to submit SOIs: February 7, 2024
Selected SOIs are notified by email: February 23, 2024
Deadline for selected applicants to submit full proposals: March 31, 2024
2nd Round

Deadline to submit SOIs: May 1, 2024
Selected SOIs are notified by email: May 17, 2024
Deadline for selected applicants to submit full proposals: June 14, 2024
3rd Round

Deadline to submit SOIs: July 3, 2024
Selected SOIs are notified by email: July 19, 2024
Deadline for selected applicants to submit full proposals: August 16, 2024