Annual Program Statement Ciudad Juarez Mexico Public Diplomacy

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico is pleased to announce that funding sponsored by the U.S. Department of State is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez PDS invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming. Some key areas of focus include: • Economic Development • Workforce Development • Academic Exchanges & Education • Migration • Security & Human Rights • Climate Change Resiliency • Press / Freedom of Expression All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.