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Grant for STEM and Counter-Disinformation Outreach in Albanian Schools (Meet the Corner Program FY2024)

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, is seeking proposals for the Meet the Corner Program FY2024 grant opportunity. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Tirana (EUR/Tirana) - Program Overview: - $27,000 grant to support outreach and educational programming in small, remote schools in Tirana, Vlora, and Kukes - Focus on expanding access to American Corners' flagship programs in STEM and countering disinformation - At least five schools per city targeted, with a total engagement of over 1,000 youth - Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), especially for underserved and marginalized communities - Services Requested: - Implementation of interactive curricula, debates, American games, sports, and mentorship by Department of State alumni - Delivery of STEM and counter-disinformation activities - Eligibility and Requirements: - Only Albanian not-for-profit organizations (including NGOs and think tanks) are eligible - Applicants must be registered on SAM.gov and submit standard federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B) - No cost-sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - Programs must promote American Corners' visibility and values - Activities must be accessible and inclusive for marginalized groups

Description

The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Meet the Corner program. This program targets small, remote schools on the outskirts of cities with American Corners in Tirana, Vlora, and Kukes, focusing on communities with limited access to physical Corners or financial constraints. The program introduces flagship programs in countering disinformation and STEM, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and aims to engage underserved and marginalized groups. It will reach at least five schools per city, offering interactive curricula, debates, activities, American games, sports, and collaboration with DOS alumni as mentors.

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