Description
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is announcing an open competition for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The program aims to support projects that advance U.S. security, commercial, cultural, and educational interests in Kuwait. Eligible applicants include registered non-profits, NGOs, and educational institutions based in Kuwait. The program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for projects with durations of up to 12 months. The overarching goals of the program are to advance U.S. security interests, foster burden sharing, secure opportunities for U.S. commercial and strategic interests, counter malign actors, and advance regional integration. Some examples of programs that may be supported include academic and professional lectures, training programs for journalists, independent studies by Kuwaiti think tanks, artistic and cultural workshops, and professional and academic exchanges.
• The program will focus on four main goals: strengthening U.S. influence and countering malign actors, enhancing national security, promoting economic prosperity and cooperation, and highlighting American excellence through the Freedom 250 campaign.
• Applicants must submit a complete narrative proposal, including a proposal summary, introduction to the organization, problem statement, program methods, and budget justification.
• The program will be implemented through grants, fixed amount awards, or cooperative agreements.
• The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait will review and consider applications based on their technical eligibility, and a technical review panel will evaluate eligible proposals based on the criteria outlined in the notice of funding opportunity.