U.S. Embassy Cairo PAS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Egypt through cultural programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Proposals should include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of fundable activities include academic and professional lectures, artistic and cultural workshops, entrepreneurship training, sports workshops, and cultural heritage conservation programs. Priority will be given to proposals that address one or more of the following program areas: U.S.-Egypt bilateral relationship, regional security, economic growth, social issues, and education. Target audiences should be primarily Egyptian, with a focus on young leaders, entrepreneurs, women and girls, educators, and minority communities. • U.S.-Egypt bilateral relationship • Regional security • Economic growth • Social issues • Education • Cultural heritage conservation • Entrepreneurship training • Sports workshops • Academic and professional lectures • Artistic and cultural workshops