U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This notice of funding opportunity outlines the funding priorities, strategic themes, and the application submission procedures. The deadline allows for sufficient time to process and award programs in advance of the end of the U.S. Department of State fiscal year on September 30, 2024. Please carefully follow all instructions below.  

Purpose of funding: Project proposals should aim to strengthen ties between the United States and Jamaica by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. Proposals must convey an American element, which supports a priority program area (see below) or includes a 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 include: 
•Climate, Environment, and Energy 
For example, addressing the climate crisis, responding to natural disasters, conserving nature, water security, sustainable agriculture, reducing harmful pollutants, energy resilience, and renewable energy. 
•Combating Financial Scamming and Other Criminal Activity 
For example, addressing corruption and money laundering, improving police-public relations, appreciation of the law, teaching digital literacy, detecting financial scamming, and promoting behaviors that increase community safety. 
•Programs for At-Risk Youth 
For example, diversion programs to prevent youth violence, educational programs for critical life skills, and parent/family interventions. 
•Economic Prosperity 
For example, business development, closing skills gaps in local communities, human resources, infrastructure, cybersecurity, resource development, and trade. 
•Global Health 
For example, managing contagious and infectious diseases, public health workforce development, and public health policy and management. 
•Gender Issues 
For example, women’s empowerment, improving outcomes for marginalized male youth, addressing gender-based violence, and LGBTQIA+ issues. 
•Human Rights and Democracy 
For example, addressing fundamental human rights, human trafficking, immigration, refugees, governance, the role of civil society, and freedom of the press/media.  
 
Target participants/audiences: 
•Women and/or youth in underserved communities 
•Business leaders and entrepreneurs 
•Community leaders and influencers 
•Academic and/or cultural institutions 
•Journalists and/or media organizations

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.

Deadline for Concept Notes: April 15, 2024  
Deadline for full Applications: May 15, 2024
---
Length of performance period: Three to twelve months