U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia

Overview

<p>PAS invites proposals for projects, including virtual programs, that strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States, promote bilateral cooperation, and enhance mutual understanding. All programs must include an American cultural or educational element or the engagement of American experts, organizations, institutions, or communities in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.</p> <p><strong>Examples of PAS Small Grants Programs include, but are not limited to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>U.S. experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, workshops, etc.</li> <li>Academic and professional lectures and seminars</li> <li>Cultural and arts programs/workshops/performances and exhibitions</li> <li>Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of our exchange programs</li> <li>Environmental and Energy conservation</li> <li>Entrepreneurship initiatives, especially with underserved communities such as youth and women</li> <li>Youth and Women Sports Initiatives</li> <li>Programs that elevate and support moderate voices and tolerance</li> </ul> <p><strong>PRIORITY PROGRAM AREAS</strong><br>Priority will be given to project SOIs that further one or more of the U.S. Mission goals, including:</p> <ul> <li>Programs that develop stronger connections between the United States and Saudi Arabia in terms of an engaged citizenry, entrepreneurship and job skills, tolerance and moderation, women’s empowerment, women and youth participation in the economy, sports, and the arts, culture, media, and entertainment industries.</li> <li>Programs that support increased transparency and good governance, as well as respect for the rule of law, civil society, and capacity development of emerging civil society organizations.</li> <li>Programs that include or emphasize engagement with underserved communities, especially outside Saudi Arabia’s major population centers of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran.</li> <li>Programs that address climate change, promote the green economy, raise awareness of the environmental impacts of carbon emissions, promote clean energy, encourage good stewardship of the land and sea, or emphasize partnerships on other environmental issues of concern.</li> </ul>