U.S. Mission to Bolivia U.S. Embassy La Paz PD Annual Program Statement

Overview

PD La Paz invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Bolivia through cultural, educational, professional and scientific exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

The PD Small Grants Program projects may include, but is not limited to:

• Lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects;
• Professional, cultural or academic exchanges and projects (including virtual exchanges with U.S. experts or communities);
• Professional development workshops and training.

Priority Funding Areas:
The Grants Program seeks to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Bolivia by awarding grants to non-profit organizations and individuals for projects that address the following priority areas:

• Support Bolivia’s Diversified Economy
• Advance Gender Equality
• Build Civil Society’s Capacity to Address Climate Change and Sustainably Manage Bolivia’s Natural Resources
• Support Freedom of Speech and the Press
• Strengthen U.S.-Bolivian Partnerships Through Public Diplomacy Programs

• Proposals will be considered and funded on a rolling basis until the final August 31st, 2024 deadline.
• Prospective grantees will typically receive a decision within 90 days, or as funds become available.
• The time required to finalize an award and disburse funds after a proposal is selected for funding ranges from 1 to 3 months. Applicants are, therefore, encouraged to apply 4 to 6 months before the start date of the proposed activity.