U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros PDS Annual Program Statement

Overview

The Public Diplomacy (PD) section of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (APS). This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the Embassy’s funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. 

Purpose of the Annual Program Statement:

The Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting human rights, transparency and good governance, economic and social prosperity, environmental stewardship, educational achievement, and sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will encourage increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Priority Program Areas:

• Improving English language learning through curriculum development, teacher training, and/or developing partnerships with U.S. educational institutions;
• Advancing good governance and democratic values including accountability, transparency, and human rights in Madagascar and/or Comoros through the promotion of educated civic participation, particularly among youth and women;
• Promoting transparent, free, and fair elections and democratic processes;
• Enhancing youth leadership and engagement;
• Advancing a free and responsible press and combatting disinformation including election disinformation;
• Promoting the free exercise of religion and ensuring that laws and government policies do not interfere with its practice;
• Increasing opportunity for women, girls, minorities, and/or disadvantaged populations;
• Developing skills in innovation technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship;
• Improving environmental stewardship, sustainable management of natural resources, and biodiversity conservation through environmental action programs; and
• Promoting U.S. culture and values.

Applicants should only 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.