U.S. Embassy Baku Public Affairs Section is Offering Grant for Strengthening U.S.-Azerbaijan Public Diplomacy

The U.S. Embassy Baku Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Annual Program Statement. U.S. Embassy Baku’s Annual Program Statement solicits proposals for projects that further the U.S. Mission’s public diplomacy goals of expanding and strengthening people-to-people ties between Azerbaijan and the United States, engaging with local media, and building and strengthening local partners through the specific objectives listed. Public diplomacy programming includes cultural programming, educational exchanges, workshops and training for entrepreneurs, innovation in and improvement of education systems, promoting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and gender equality programs connected to environmental issues, and journalist skills-building and professionalism.

Purpose of Programs: All programs must include a connection with American culture, expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. Programs with in-person elements should include virtual-program contingency plans (and corresponding budget). Examples of PAS program activities include, but are not limited to:

·        Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs on the topics of entrepreneurship, STEM, education policy, gender equality and reforms, among others.

·        Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.

·        Professional and academic exchanges and programs.

·        Trainings and workshops for professionals.

·        Programs to engage young people, women, or vulnerable populations.  

Participants and Audiences:

The intended audience for potential projects includes entrepreneurs, educators, journalists, young people, women, IDP and other vulnerable communities, people with disabilities, and the public.