U.S. Embassy Lusaka PAS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This program aims to support projects that promote a better understanding of the United States, democracy and governance, inclusive economic prosperity, and peace and security. Successful proposals will include a component that relates to the United States and will clearly define the anticipated results of the program. Some key areas of focus for this program include: • Promoting inclusion of people with disabilities • Promoting political awareness and participation among the public and/or among youth • Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service • Promoting democracy and accountability through film or the arts • Fostering press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media, including through journalism training programs • Combatting corruption • Empowerment of women and youth • Promoting entrepreneurship and business development • Human rights • Promoting sports diplomacy or a shared interest in sports • Increasing Zambians’ pursuit of higher education in the United States