Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Managua is announcing an open competition for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to advance U.S. security, commercial interests, and regional stability in Nicaragua. The program will support projects that address one of three priority areas: advancing U.S. trade and economic interests, protecting free speech and countering anti-U.S. narratives, or supporting border security and ending mass migration. Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profit organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, media organizations, and other qualified entities. The program will provide awards ranging from $20,000 to $80,000 for organizations and $20,000 to $50,000 for individuals. The project performance period should not exceed 12 months. Key activities may include workshops, trainings, exchanges, media initiatives, and community-based activities.
Some key points to consider:
• The program aims to promote market-oriented, private sector-led growth and increase awareness of foreign economic practices that undermine U.S. and Nicaraguan commercial interests.
• It seeks to strengthen independent voices, expand access to credible information, and build the capacity of independent media and civil society.
• The program also aims to increase public understanding of U.S. immigration laws and combat criminal networks that exploit migrants.
• Applicants must submit a detailed proposal, including a budget justification narrative, and must have a Unique Entity Identifier and an active registration in SAM.gov.