U.S. Embassy Bogota PAS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is inviting proposals for programs that strengthen societal and cultural ties, shared values, and bilateral cooperation between the United States and Colombia. The programs must include a U.S. cultural or educational element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. Examples of programs include academic and professional lectures, artistic and cultural workshops, awareness-raising programs, and policy advocacy programs. The Embassy's Cultural and Educational Grants Program supports the U.S. Mission Bogota's strategic objective of enhancing opportunities for citizen participation in support of peace through cultural and educational programs. Some key areas of focus include: • Disability Rights: projects that advance the rights of persons with disabilities and promote democracy and political participation • LGBTQI+: policy advocacy programs that advance the rights of LGBTQI+ persons and promote awareness and transparency • Climate and Environment: environmentally-focused activities addressing the climate crisis and promoting resilience and conservation • STEAM: programs that promote science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education • Economic empowerment of women, girls, Afro-Colombians, Indigenous communities, and other underserved populations