Description
The U.S. Embassy Tunis Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Tunisia by promoting bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared values. The program will support projects that strengthen understanding of U.S. values and institutions, promote U.S. culture, and encourage Tunisia's youth to participate in civic life.
Examples of supported programs include:
• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs by American experts
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions with an American component
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs with an American partner
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs between the U.S. and Tunisia
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. The program will provide awards ranging from $10,000 to $250,000, with a total available funding of $350,000. The length of performance period is 12 to 18 months.