U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Overview

The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 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, 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:
• Promoting human rights, civic engagement, and democracy;
• Advancing a free and responsible press and combatting disinformation including election disinformation;
• Promoting the free exercise of religion and ensuring laws and government policies do not interfere with its practice;
• Developing skills in innovation technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship for women, girls, and/or underrepresented populations; and,
• Promoting U.S.-Madagascar/Comoros exchange in sports, music, and art.

Participants and Audiences:
The list below delineates our target audiences:
• Professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators;
• Media professionals;
• Civil society professionals;
• Women, girls, minorities, and underrepresented populations.

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.

Length of performance period: up to 18 months
Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $5,000
Anticipated program start date: September 01, 2024