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Public Diplomacy Grants for Flag Football, Holocaust Education, and Pacific Islands Partnerships in Australia

The U.S. Mission to Australia, under the U.S. Department of State, is inviting proposals for public diplomacy projects to advance U.S. interests in Australia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Australia, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) - Agency: U.S. Department of State - Opportunity Details: - Grants and cooperative agreements available, ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 - Project duration: up to 24 months - Strategic Goals (Applicants must address at least one): - Promote flag football in Australia, including clinics, coaching outreach, and community engagement - Combat antisemitism through Holocaust education, remembrance, and curriculum development - Strengthen Pacific Islands partnerships via arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training - Unique Requirements: - All projects must include American experts, organizations, institutions, or cultural elements - Projects must deliver measurable results and promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations from Australia and the U.S. - For-profit entities are not eligible - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grants program for public diplomacy activities rather than procurement of products.

Description

The U.S. Mission to Australia's Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for projects that advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests in Australia. The program supports cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 with a project duration of up to 24 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: promoting flag football in Australia, combating antisemitism through Holocaust education, or strengthening Pacific Islands partnerships by highlighting shared cultural values. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects advance American leadership and include American experts or cultural elements to promote understanding of U.S. policy.

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