Description
The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi Public Affairs Section is accepting applications for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Georgia through educational and cultural programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Examples of programs include academic and professional lectures, artistic and cultural workshops, cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs, and professional and academic exchanges. Priority program areas include strengthening democratic culture, catalyzing diverse and inclusive economic growth, promoting inclusion in society, engaging local regions, supporting Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration, and promoting innovation and STEM education.
Key points to consider:
• The program is open to U.S. and Georgia-registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
• For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
• The award floor is $5,000 and the award ceiling is $24,000.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and awarded pending funding availability.
• The program is an Annual Program Statement, outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding.