U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS Annual Program Statement

Overview

<p>The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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.</p> <p>Purpose of our Small Grants Program: PAS Bratislava invites proposals for programs that strengthen societal and cultural ties between the U.S. and Slovakia through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs should include a clear American component - a collaboration with American people, expert/s, organization/s, and or institution/s that will promote increased U.S.-Slovak ties and mutual understanding. Project proposals should have an intrinsic public diplomacy objective in support of the Priority Program Areas listed below.</p> <p>Priority Program Areas: <br>-Supporting Slovakia’s transatlantic orientation by addressing hybrid threats, including disinformation and cyber security.<br>-Supporting Slovakia’s capacity to address rule of law, including Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and anti-corruption efforts.<br>-Strengthening independent media and journalism and helping to foster critical thinking.<br>-Promoting economic prosperity and energy security through partnership with the U.S., including innovative approaches to technology, and entrepreneurship<br>-Contributing to Slovakia’s efforts to support human rights and foster a culture of tolerance and integration.<br>-Encouraging women’s empowerment.<br>-Promoting cross-cultural understanding and supporting English language learning in Slovakia.</p> <p>Special Note: Maker Space Programing<br>PAS Bratislava invites applicants to submit proposals for STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to be located at American centers in Banska, Bystrica, and Kosice. The programs should focus on, but are not limited to: basic coding, 3-D printing, graphical design and web design, innovative learning approaches.</p>