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U.S. Embassy Nicosia Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for U.S.-Cyprus Relations

This opportunity invites eligible organizations and individuals to apply for the U.S. Embassy Nicosia's Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, focused on strengthening U.S.-Cyprus relations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Nicosia, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grants program for projects, not a procurement of products. - Products/Services Requested: - Grants for projects in the following areas: - Academic, student, and professional exchanges - English language teaching and promotion - STEM cooperation (energy, AI, cybersecurity) - Business and economic prosperity initiatives - Regional security efforts - EducationUSA services - Up to five grants will be awarded, each ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, with a total pool of $50,000 - Projects may last up to 18 months - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Use of U.S.-flagged air carriers for travel - Restrictions on funding for certain activities and organizations (e.g., partisan politics, religious activities, construction, alcohol, etc.) - Open to American, Cypriot, and other foreign individuals and organizations, including educational institutions, think tanks, and NGOs

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus, through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, is offering federal grants to support projects that strengthen ties and advance relations between the U.S. and Cyprus. Eligible projects include academic exchanges, STEM cooperation, economic prosperity initiatives, regional security efforts, and EducationUSA services. Grants range from $5,000 to $15,000 with a total funding pool of $50,000, supporting up to 5 awards. Applications are due by June 30, 2025, with projects expected to start on October 1, 2025, and last up to 18 months.

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