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Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for Mauritius and Seychelles

This opportunity invites organizations and individuals to apply for the U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program: - Government buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mauritius, Public Diplomacy Section at U.S. Embassy Port Louis - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grants program for project proposals - Products/services requested: - Implementation of public diplomacy projects that promote bilateral relationships between the United States and Mauritius and Seychelles - Focus areas include health, community development, education, arts, science, technology, research and development, and environment - Grant details: - Up to three grants anticipated, each ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Projects must be completed within 18 months or less - Funding instruments may include grants, fixed amount awards, or cooperative agreements - Substantial involvement from the embassy may occur - Eligible applicants: - Nonprofit organizations (excluding higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, and individuals - Unique requirements: - Projects must strengthen ties between the United States and Mauritius and Seychelles - Activities must align with public diplomacy objectives - Place of performance: - U.S. Embassy Port Louis (contracting office and point of contact)

Description

The U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is soliciting statements of interest from organizations to carry out projects that promote bilateral relationships between the United States and Mauritius and Seychelles. The process involves submitting a concise statement of interest as the first step, followed by a full proposal if selected. Funding instruments include grants, fixed amount awards, or cooperative agreements, with projects expected to be completed within 18 months. The program anticipates awarding three grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 each, with no cost sharing required.

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