Description
The U.S. Embassy in Harare, through its Public Diplomacy Section, is issuing an Annual Program Statement (APS) that invites non‑profit, academic, and individual applicants to submit proposals addressing one or more of five priority areas: free speech, U.S.–Zimbabwe commercial ties, emerging technology/AI, professional network building, and related outcomes. Up to three awards will be made, each ranging from $10,000 to $15,000, to support projects that promote democratic values, media literacy, trade, technology adoption, and people‑to‑people exchanges. Applicants must be eligible non‑profit entities (or individuals), possess a SAM‑registered UEI, and submit a full proposal by September 13, 2026. The grant is a cooperative agreement, requiring a detailed budget, monitoring plan, and alignment with U.S. public diplomacy goals.
• Eligible applicants: NGOs, think tanks, universities, individuals (non‑profit only as prime).
• Funding: 3 awards, $10‑$15 k each (total estimated $30 k).
• Priority topics: free speech/media literacy, commercial diplomacy, AI/technology, professional networking, cultural/educational exchanges.
• Required deliverables: project narrative, budget, timeline, evaluation plan, sustainability plan.
• Submission deadline: 09/13/2026; posting date 08/27/2026.
• Contact: Reginah Mawere, Public Affairs Grants Management Team (PublicDiplomacyGrants‑[email protected]).