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Grant Opportunity for Public Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange in Republic of the Congo

The U.S. Department of State, via the U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo (Embassy Brazzaville), is seeking proposals for a grant program to support U.S. foreign policy objectives in the Republic of the Congo. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo (Embassy Brazzaville) - Program Focus: - Celebrate the Freedom 250 milestone - Promote American innovation and technology - Highlight the upcoming World Cup hosted in the United States - Foster commercial ties and promote American businesses and trade between the U.S. and ROC - Target Audiences: - Youth, entrepreneurs, educators, civil society leaders, and alumni of U.S. government exchange programs - Eligibility Requirements: - Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Project teams must include at least two alumni - Eligible entities include Congolese and U.S.-based non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $35,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Award range: $5,000 to $35,000 - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are mentioned; the opportunity is for program implementation and public diplomacy services - Unique Requirements: - Focus on public diplomacy, cultural exchange, and engagement activities rather than acquisition of goods or technology - Activities may include workshops, training, outreach, and engagement with target audiences

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Brazzaville announces an open competition to implement a program designed to advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Republic of the Congo (ROC). This program will celebrate the Freedom 250 milestone, promote American innovation and technology, and highlight the upcoming World Cup hosted in the United States. It will also foster stronger commercial ties by promoting American businesses and trade between the U.S. and ROC. Target audiences include youth, entrepreneurs, educators, civil society leaders, and USG program alumni. Eligible recipients are Congolese and U.S.-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and other qualified entities with experience in public diplomacy, education, entrepreneurship, or anti-trafficking initiatives.

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