U.S. Embassy Haiti PD Annual Program Statement for Small Grants

Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Haiti invites proposals for programs that support academic mobility between our two countries; the development of civil society; the empowerment of youth in realizing their potential through education, innovation and entrepreneurship; the democratic ideals of freedom of expression and of the press, and intellectual freedom; teaching of the English language; empowerment and security of women and girls; and strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and Haiti. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: 

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs;

Priority Program Areas:

• Promoting political awareness and participation among the public and/or among youth
• Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service
• Combatting corruption
• Promoting rule of law / effective administration in justice
• Fostering: press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media
• Empowerment of women and youth
• Promoting entrepreneurship and business development
• Human rights and combatting trafficking in persons
• Telling America’s story in Haiti
• Celebrating the Haitian and American cross cultural encounter in the arts