Opportunity ID: 346273

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-PRISTINA-FY23-03
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Speakers Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: The U.S. Speakers Program aims to enhance bilateral engagement between the United States and Kosovo by bringing U.S. citizen experts to Kosovo. These experts will engage with diverse audiences, including youth, emerging leaders, established opinion makers, and professionals, on topics of strategic significance to both nations.
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 22, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 31, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 31, 2023
Archive Date: Apr 30, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $80,000
Award Ceiling: $30,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply:
• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;
• Public and private educational institutions, registered in Kosovo.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Kosovo
Description:

The U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo announces an open competition for Kosovo-based organizations and institutions to submit applications to carry out program(s) that expands the exchange of ideas and information between the United States and Kosovo by bringing U.S. experts to Kosovo.

Program Goal and Objectives:

The overarching goal of the U.S. Speaker Program is to lay the foundation for long-term, mutually beneficial networking and relationship-building opportunities between U.S. experts, organizations, and audiences in Kosovo through non-formal educational and cultural activities. The program provides a platform for exchanging ideas, information, and best practices through virtual and in-person interactions. This will enhance mutual understanding and support meaningful partnerships and collaborations between the United States and Kosovo. 

 

The primary objective of this program is to empower Kosovans by strengthening their awareness and skills on a range of social and economic issues through cultural and educational engagement. The program seeks to bring U.S. speakers and experts to Kosovo to share American practices and perspectives on these topics, thereby providing youth, emerging leaders, and established opinion makers with new and valuable insights they can apply to their lives and communities.

The program seeks to cultivate a new generation of leaders and thinkers equipped to drive positive change in their communities and beyond by connecting Kosovans with American experts and providing opportunities for meaningful exchange and engagement. 

Potential applicants are encouraged to focus their non-formal educational and cultural activities on the following themes:

·        Advocating for energy security and environmental sustainability

·        Countering malign influences and disinformation (such as media literacy programs)

·        Introducing American-based technologies and digital economy

·        Facilitating educational and cultural activities, including music  

·        Enhancing skills among youth and women from underserved communities

·        Empowering women in peace and security

·        Countering gender-based violence

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: prisinagrants@state.gov.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Faton H Vatovci

Grantor

Phone 003833859593734
Email:PristinaGrants@state.gov

Version History

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Folder 346273 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY23 Speakers Program – Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdf

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