Countering CCP Influence in Panama's Unviersities

The U.S. Embassy in Panama seeks proposals to implement a year‑long, grant‑funded initiative that counters Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence on Panamanian university campuses. The program will create sustained, English‑language public‑diplomacy activities—including AI and emerging‑technology workshops, entrepreneurship initiatives, visiting speakers, research collaborations, and discussions on academic freedom—to showcase the benefits of partnering with U.S. institutions and provide an alternative to CCP‑sponsored programs. The effort will be coordinated with EducationUSA, American Spaces, the Regional English Language Office, and existing embassy initiatives, and aims to establish enduring U.S.–Panama academic partnerships across multiple campuses. • Funding: up to $150,000 total (3 awards, $25,000‑$50,000 each) • Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other nonprofits, public & private higher‑education institutions, and individuals • Duration: 1‑year project period • Required activities: English‑language programming, AI/tech workshops, entrepreneurship support, speaker series, research collaborations, public discussions on academic freedom • Expected outcomes: increased U.S. visibility on campuses, strengthened academic partnerships, reduced CCP narrative influence