U.S. Embassy, Conakry – PD Small Grants for Cultural Programs

The U.S. Embassy Conakry/ Bureau of Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to Public Diplomacy Grants. Please follow all instructions below. 

Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration before the closing date of this Annual Program Statement on June 4, 2021. Awards will be made on a rolling basis, pending the availability of funds. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. 

Background: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Conakry is soliciting proposals for grants from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to these priorities, the Public Affairs Section’s goals, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Due to the volume of applicants and inquiries, PAS does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or requests for meetings prior to application. 

This program will be funded under the appropriate Public Diplomacy or Foreign Assistance Act authorization. All programming is subject to the statutory limitations of the funding determined. 

Program Objectives:  

PAS Conakry invites proposals for projects that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. 

Public diplomacy programming includes communications with international audiences, cultural programming, educational exchanges, promoting education including science, technology and math education, and international visitor programs. 

Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Conakry invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Guinea through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. 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 Public diplomacy programs include, but are not limited to: 

● Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; 

● Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; 

● Professional and academic exchanges and programs; 

● Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program; 

● Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams), businesses, and/or regional organizations. 

● New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences; 

● English language programs; 

● Programs that strengthen government, public and private sector capacity and collaboration. 

● Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; 

● Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; 

● Proposals that support the proliferation of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders; 

● Arts and culture programs that feature an element of increasing understanding of American culture or American-Guinea cooperation; 

More information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: 

https://gn.usembassy.gov/embassy/conakry/