Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program ? Freedom 250 Edition

The U.S. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition, which aims to advance U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework: Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire. The program supports projects that strengthen bilateral ties and deliver measurable results in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security. The target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. Programs must deliver measurable impact aligned with U.S. strategic priorities: fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and building resilient communities. Some key areas of focus include: • AI bootcamps and STEM education to promote economic competitiveness • Workshops to combat misinformation and governance fellowships to build stable societies • Debate, media literacy, health literacy campaigns, and community townhalls to protect mutual interests • Projects that demonstrate democratic principles and technological excellence to create mutual prosperity