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U.S. Embassy La Paz Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for U.S.-Bolivia Exchange Initiatives

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy La Paz, Public Diplomacy Section, seeking proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy La Paz, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. and Bolivian non-profits, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations - For-profit entities are not eligible - Funding Details: - Grants range from $5,000 to $40,000 - Total project budgets may include personnel, travel, supplies, and contractual services - Cost sharing is encouraged but not required - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of cultural, educational, professional, and scientific exchange programs - Examples: lectures, seminars, speaker programs, artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, exhibitions, cultural heritage conservation, professional development workshops, academic exchanges - Sample budget includes: - General office supplies (12 units) - Laptop (1 unit) - Consultant services (e.g., leadership training, monitoring and evaluation, 12 units each) - Sub-award contracts (e.g., to NGOs) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions - Mandatory registration on SAM.gov for organizations - Projects must be completed within 24 months - Priority areas include U.S. commercial partnerships, freedom of speech, anti-corruption, and people-to-people connections - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grants program for services and activities rather than product procurement.

Description

The U.S. Embassy La Paz Public Diplomacy Section announces the PD Annual Program Statement for fiscal year 2026, inviting proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Bolivia. The program focuses on cultural, educational, professional, and scientific exchanges that promote bilateral cooperation and understanding of U.S. policy. Eligible applicants include U.S. or Bolivian citizens and organizations such as non-profits, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations. Awards range from $5,000 to $40,000 with a performance period of up to 24 months, and the final application deadline is August 15, 2026.

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