Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Brazzaville announces an open competition to implement a program designed to advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Republic of the Congo. This program will celebrate the Freedom 250 milestone, promote American innovation and technology, and highlight the upcoming World Cup hosted in the United States. It will also foster stronger commercial ties by promoting American businesses and trade between the U.S. and ROC.
Target audiences include youth, entrepreneurs, educators, civil society leaders, and USG program alumni. Eligible recipients are Congolese and U.S.-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and other qualified entities with experience in public diplomacy, education, entrepreneurship, or anti-trafficking initiatives.
Some key aspects of the project include:
• Project team information, including at least two exchange alumni team members
• Project description, including specific needs and challenges to be addressed
• Project objectives, which should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time Bound)
• Project design and methods, including how the project will work to solve the stated problem and achieve established goals
• Local project partners and communication and outreach plan
• Monitoring and evaluation plan, including data collection and desired outcomes