U.S. Embassy Lilongwe: Public Diplomacy 2021 Small Grants Program

Deadline: 1-Feb-22

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

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PAS Lilongwe invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Malawi through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation between the people of the two countries.

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.

Priority Program Areas

USD 1 MILLION Grants for Innovative Solutions to combat Water Scarcity

Climate Fund to alleviate energy poverty in Developing Countries

This Request for Applications is open to strengthening the Economic Development Efforts

Grants for African CSOs to implement activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and VAWG

Small Research Grants for the improvement of education

This grant-making trust inviting Charities to help Socially Disadvantaged Groups during COVID-19

Support available for NGOs working on social innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability

Advocacy grants to strengthen the voice of communities and grassroots activists

USD $250,000 to $2 million funding available for each selected partner to address Covid-19 impact in select countries

Funding provided through capital support for community development projects

Endowment Funding of € 25,000 for young people fighting for freedom

Small Grant Fund for protecting endangered animal species

Grant program for transforming women’s lives for hard to fund projects

Seed Funding for Youth-led Organisations: Invitation to Submit Proposals

Grant Opportunity to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Promote Good Governance and Rule of Law
Facilitate and encourage growth of youth entrepreneurship
Facilitate economic growth through increased private sector trade with U.S. private companies
Promote gender equality to increase adolescent girls and young women’s participation in education and improved health decision-making
Promote stronger, more numerous University partnerships between U.S. and Malawian Universities
Increase transparency of government activities through a more capable media.
Supporting and improving conditions for vulnerable and marginalized citizens, such as the disabled, people living with albinism, and those subject to stigma or persecution.
Preventing Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking in Persons
Funding Information

Total Program Amount: US$60,000
Minimum Award Amount: US $1,000 per project
Maximum Award Amount: US $20,000 per project
Eligibility Criteria

PAS encourages applications from organizations located in Malawi, the U.S., or abroad:
Registered not-for-profit organizations
Civil society/non-governmental organizations with at least two years of programming experience
Educational institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331110