Description
The U.S. Embassy in Panama is offering small grants to support projects that promote cultural ties between the U.S. and Panama, strengthen prosperity, and reinforce democracy, freedom, and transparency. The grants will support programs that include an American cultural element, promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives, and encourage inclusion and diversity. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, universities, governmental institutions, and individuals. The application package must include a proposal, budget worksheet, and other required documents. The total cost of the project should be indicated, including the contributions expected from the U.S. Government and other institutions.
Some key areas of focus for the grants include:
• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs
• Community engagement or student programs on entrepreneurship, STEM education
• Projects that promote U.S. culture, including music, sports, education, and arts
• Activities, workshops, and speakers programs that strengthen ties and increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Panama
• Projects that support educational exchange and partnership, particularly those related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among Panamanian youth