U.S. Mission in Morocco - APS

Overview

The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to promote positive relations between Morocco and the United States; to reinforce shared values; and to connect Morocco’s emerging leaders to the American people. We fund projects that:

• Help Moroccan youth build and develop skills to improve their potential through innovative science (especially environmental and health awareness), technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programs, as well as through entrepreneurship programs and vocational training.
• Focus on educating youth and publics about current environmental issues, including crafting creative solutions to environmental challenges, green energy initiatives and energy conservation, climate change adaptation strategies, as well as action plans to deal with water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and urbanization.
• Encourage Moroccan youth to participate in civic life through social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement.
• Strengthen understanding of U.S. values and institutions; highlight US culture, including American Studies, English language teaching/learning, and study in the United States; as well as support diversity through the acceptance of minority groups, including individuals with special needs or handicapping conditions, and other areas of mutual interest.

To be eligible for funding consideration, your Concept Paper must have U.S. content which can include: the participation of U.S. experts, the application or adaptation of U.S. models and best practices, or pedagogical materials related to American history, society, culture, government, or institutions.

Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to:

• Programs that reinforce and amplify lessons learned by alumni of State Department-funded exchange programs (both American and Moroccan alumni)
• Youth engagement, leadership, and educational programs
• Workshops, seminars, trainings, and master classes on American themes or issues of mutual interest mentioned in the above goals of the program
• Cultural programs that target youth and underserved communities
• Programs to empower women and girls
• Radio, television, and social media training and programming in support of the above program objectives

Programs that focus on climate change education, environmental protection, or sustainability

An organization or individual may submit only one application. 

This opportunity consists of two application phases:

• Phase I: Project Ideas and Concept Note Submission (Deadline is March 15, 2023)
• Phase II: Full Proposal Submissions (For shortlisted applicants. Deadline is May 1, 2023)