Simpler Grants.gov #363736

Grant for Academic and Public Diplomacy Programs to Counter CCP Influence in Panama's Universities

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Panama seeks proposals for programs countering Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence in Panamanian universities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Panama, U.S. Embassy Panama Public Diplomacy Section - Program Scope: - Initiatives to expand U.S. presence and engagement in higher education institutions across Panama - Activities may include: - English-language programming - AI and emerging technology workshops - Entrepreneurship initiatives - Visiting speakers - Research collaborations - Public discussions on academic freedom and research integrity - Programs should complement existing efforts (e.g., EducationUSA, American Spaces, Regional English Language Office) - Funding Details: - Total estimated funding: $150,000 - Individual awards expected between $25,000 and $150,000 - Unique Requirements: - Focus on institutional engagement and public diplomacy - Targeted at countering CCP-sponsored programming and influence - Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and individuals - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for service-based programming.

Description

This funding opportunity aims to support initiatives that counter Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence in higher education in Panama through academic and public diplomacy programs. The program seeks to expand U.S. presence on Panamanian university campuses by creating sustained engagement opportunities involving students, faculty, and university leadership. Activities include English-language programming, AI and emerging technology workshops, entrepreneurship initiatives, visiting speakers, research collaborations, and public discussions on academic freedom and research integrity. The initiative will complement existing exchange and advising programs and aims to establish enduring U.S.-Panama academic partnerships to provide a credible alternative to CCP-sponsored programming.

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