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Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition (Jamaica)

This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the U.S. Mission to Jamaica, part of the U.S. Department of State, for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Jamaica - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic activities and projects that advance U.S.-Jamaica partnership under the Freedom 250 framework - Focus areas include: - Economic competitiveness (e.g., AI bootcamps, STEM education, entrepreneurship) - Democratic resilience (e.g., workshops on combating misinformation, governance fellowships, debate programs) - National security (e.g., media and health literacy campaigns, community townhalls) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must deliver measurable impact aligned with U.S. strategic priorities - Target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, NGOs, educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions - Grant awards range from $10,000 to $20,000 - No cost-sharing or matching requirement - No product line items or part numbers are specified, as this is a grant for services and programmatic activities.

Description

The U.S. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition to advance U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework, supporting projects that strengthen bilateral ties and deliver measurable results in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security. The program includes Innovate projects focusing on democratic principles and technological excellence, Ignite initiatives equipping youth for informed civic participation, and Inspire initiatives demonstrating U.S. commitment to global diplomacy. Target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. Programs must deliver measurable impact aligned with U.S. strategic priorities such as fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and building resilient communities.

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