U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe: 2025 Annual Program Statement, Harare PD

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

PD Harare invites proposals for projects that strengthen networks between the people of the United States and the people of Zimbabwe through exchanges highlighting our shared goals and values. All programs MUST include an American component, such as an American expert engagement (physical or virtual) in Zimbabwe or Zimbabweans traveling to the United States to collaborate and exchange best practices in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. perspectives. Projects that incorporate strong American components into their design will be prioritized over other proposals.

Goals and Objectives
This Annual Program Statement welcomes proposals in areas that:
    •    Promote democratic principles including freedom of speech and civic participation; particularly if they share best practices for citizen advocacy or explore the challenges modern media houses face in a digital economy and the ethical standards needed to gain public confidence. 
    •    Advance an inclusive economy; particularly connecting social entrepreneurs and the creative community with online marketing tools. 
    •    Deepen U.S.-Zimbabwean university partnerships; particularly if they bolster stronger research capacity and explore opportunities for increased internationalization of tertiary education in Zimbabwe. 
    •    Promote understanding and use of emerging technology for Zimbabweans to make the most of innovation to promote development. 
    •    Deepen U.S.-Zimbabwean professional networks through organized workshops and rekindling alumni exchange partnerships and networks to solve new problems. 
    •    Foster social inclusion of underserved communities, such as disabled persons, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQI+, and those in remote rural areas. 

Award Amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of US$10,000 to a maximum of US$40,000* with the majority in the US$15,000-30,000 range.
Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 18 months or less.
The Department of State will rarely entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period. If selected, the application can be processed on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This notice is subject to availability of funding.
Priority Region: Zimbabwe
Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing is not required but encouraged