Description
The U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This program aims to bolster people-to-people ties between the United States and Bulgaria through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Competitive proposals should focus on one or more of the following priority themes: promoting leadership skills, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovation among secondary and university students; deepening social, cultural, and educational connections between the United States and Bulgaria; boosting public understanding of and support for Bulgaria’s role as a strong NATO Ally; developing youth skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM); strengthening the development of robust independent media and civil society organizations; increasing media and digital literacy; advancing the inclusion and integration of historically underserved and vulnerable communities; increasing interconnectivity between Bulgaria and other countries in the region; and promoting dialogue and civic participation in programs that confront climate change and advance environmental sustainability and energy diversification.
• Proposals must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field.
• The program should promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and promote shared values.
• The proposal should clearly address the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity.
• All documents must be in English, and all budgets must be in U.S. dollars.
• The proposal should include a detailed budget justification and a plan for monitoring and evaluation.