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U.S. Embassy Praia Small Grants Program for Public Diplomacy Initiatives in Cabo Verde

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Praia Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking proposals for its Small Grants Program to support public diplomacy initiatives in Cabo Verde. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Praia, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Focus: - Celebrates America's 250th anniversary via America250 and Freedom250 initiatives - Advances U.S. foreign policy priorities in Cabo Verde - Promotes democratic governance, inclusive economic growth, and strengthened bilateral partnerships - Eligible Applicants: - Not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions - Requested Services: - Design and implementation of interactive programming in Cabo Verde - Focus areas: technology and innovation, artificial intelligence, digital responsibility, cybersecurity, American culture and history, youth civic participation - All projects must include a clear American element (e.g., collaboration with U.S. experts, institutions, or alumni; content highlighting U.S. democratic institutions and innovation) - Funding Details: - Anticipated awards: $2,000 to $10,000 per project - Total available funding: $18,000 - Up to 10 awards expected - Performance Period: - 6 to 18 months, with possible continuation grants based on progress and funding - Unique Requirements: - Projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes and a clear American connection - Priority given to projects engaging youth, emerging leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs

Description

The U.S. Embassy Praia announces an open competition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence through the America250 and Freedom250 initiatives. The program aims to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in Cabo Verde by promoting democratic governance, inclusive economic growth, and strengthened bilateral partnerships. It seeks proposals engaging youth, emerging leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and broader Cabo Verdean audiences, focusing on themes such as technology, innovation, AI, digital responsibility, cybersecurity, American culture, history, and youth civic participation. All proposals must include a clear American element, such as collaboration with U.S. experts or content highlighting U.S. democratic institutions and innovation.

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