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Grants for English Language, Leadership, and Media Development Programs in Yemen

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Mission to Yemen seeks proposals for grant-funded programs supporting U.S. priorities in Yemen. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Mission to Yemen, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Non-profit organizations from Yemen or the U.S., including registered not-for-profits, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and U.S. universities - Program Focus Areas: - English language education and leadership development for youth, professionals, and educators - Includes structured instruction, cultural programming, and sustainable U.S.-Yemen educational partnerships - Countering adversarial influence and strengthening fact-based reporting - Capacity building for media professionals, fact-checking, and partnerships with U.S. media organizations - Building practical digital and professional skills for media practitioners - Training and mentorship in investigative reporting, digital skills, and professional networking - Notable Requirements: - Programs must connect participants with American experts, organizations, or institutions - Implementation must occur in Republic of Yemen Government-recognized areas - Emphasis on hybrid learning models, American cultural programming, and sustainable institutional capacity building - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $600,000 - Individual awards: $50,000 to $150,000 - Funding instrument: Grant - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic services rather than product procurement

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section at U.S. Mission to Yemen announces an open competition for programs that advance U.S. priorities by strengthening English language education, leadership development, and media skills among Yemeni youth and professionals. The programs aim to expose participants to American experts, counter adversarial influence, support independent journalism, and build professional digital skills. All programs must include connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions and be implemented in Republic of Yemen Government-recognized areas. Eligible applicants are non-profit Yemeni or U.S. organizations, including registered not-for-profits, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and private or public U.S. universities.

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