U.S. Embassy Budapest, PAS Annual Program Statement

Overview

<p>PAS Budapest invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Hungary through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. 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.</p> <p>Priority Program Areas:<br>1. Reinforce U.S. – Hungary Shared Values<br>2. Advance Regional and Global Security<br>3. Promote Transatlantic Trade, Investment, and Energy Security<br>4. Promote Rule of Law, Democracy, and Respect for Individual Liberty</p> <p> Reinforce U.S. – Hungary Shared Values, by funding proposals which include U.S. cultural elements that amplify these shared values. Advance regional and global security, by funding proposals which promote lasting partnerships between the people of Hungary and its neighbors and fosters peaceful resolutions to conflict through the NATO framework. Promote Transatlantic trade, investment, and energy security, by funding proposals that foster an equitable and transparent economy in Hungary, reinforce shared values of entrepreneurship and innovation, and promote secure energy sources and routes. Promote rule of law, democracy, and respect for individual liberty, by funding proposals that focus on rule of law, democratic governance, civic participation, fighting corruption, and media literacy and media independence.</p> <p><em><strong>Participants and Audiences:</strong></em><br>• Youth (13-25), including students;<br>• Emerging voices, including civil society leaders;<br>• Business leaders and entrepreneurs;<br>• Established opinion leaders, including cultural and/or academic institution leadership;<br>• Residents of regions outside of Budapest.</p>