Federal International Development Grants

The Study of the U.S. Branch (ECA/A/E/USS), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions from U.S. public and private academic and cultural institutions, exchange-of-persons, and other not-for-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) (see section C. Eligibility Information) for the design and implementation of four (4) Institutes for the Study of the U.S., Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program (Albright Young Women Leaders Program). Four Institutes will take place over five weeks in summer 2025. Each Institute will focus on a theme that reflects U.S. foreign policy priorities. The themes selected for these Institutes are: Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment, Environmental Issues, and Public Policy. See details in section A.3. Program Specific Guidelines, in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Albright Young Women Leaders Program will provide multinational groups of undergraduate female students with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions while simultaneously developing their leadership skills. Each Institute will be organized for a group of 20 foreign undergraduate women for a total of 80 participants in four concurrent Institutes. Institutes will be approximately five weeks in duration and will include an approximately four-week academic residency at a U.S. academic institution and an approximately one-week integrated study tour that will expose the foreign undergraduate students to a community (or multiple communities) representing a culture and/or region distinct from that of their academic residency. A convening event will bring participants together from all four Institutes for networking and exploration of program themes. Please see the full announcement for additional information.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote historical awareness and public engagement around shared U.S. and Luxembourg history, particularly focusing on World War II, with an emphasis on youth education and remembrance of the Holocaust.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic to develop and implement innovative solutions addressing key challenges in democracy, economic growth, education, and peace.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that increase protections against gender-based violence for marginalized communities in Kosovo. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global issue that affects one in three women in their lifetime. According to the 2022 U.S. Department of State’s Human Rights Report for Kosovo, a significant human rights issue in Kosovo included the lack of investigation of and accountability for GBV, including domestic or intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and other forms of such violence. Another issue of concern was crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting ethnic minorities or other marginalized communities. There are also critical gaps in the systematic documentation and monitoring of the prevalence of GBV in the country. Furthermore, GBV survivors often lack awareness of their rights and access to support services. There are also social stigmas in reporting GBV coupled with cultural norms that try to keep partners together. To respond to these challenges, DRL is seeking proposals that work towards the Bureau’s goal of providing access to justice for individuals experiencing GBV, abuse, and exploitation in 2 Kosovo. The program should take an intersectional approach by considering particular issues facing LGBTQI+ women, women with disabilities, low-income women, women in public-facing positions, women from racial, religious, and ethnic minority communities, and other intersections are differently impacted by GBV. The program objectives are: 1) increasing public awareness of the various forms of GBV (i.e. psychological, physical, emotional, economic, etc.) as well as relevant laws and available protections; 2) strengthening collaboration among diverse stakeholders in all communities on rights-based, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered approaches to prevent and address GBV; and 3) providing survivor-centered support, including the provision of direct service assistance. Program activities may include but are not limited to: • Developing and implementing targeted awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives regarding the different forms of GBV and available protections under current laws; • Strengthening the financial, technical and/or organizational capacity of local organizations in providing effective and survivor-centered support services, including, but not limited to, legal, psycho-social, and/or medical assistance; • Enhancing coordination among relevant stakeholders, including law enforcement, healthcare providers, and social services to improve GBV response mechanisms, including training direct service providers on how to engage with survivors; and • Conducting research and assessments to better understand the prevalence and dynamics of GBV in the country and inform evidence-based interventions.

The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaound, Cameroon announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals under the 2024 Digital Economy International Leadership Exchange Program. Proposals funded under this announcement should seek to implement the participation of up to 10 Cameroonian government and business leaders in a 10-day in-person International Leadership Exchange Program on the Digital Economy. Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the CPIF-DEILEP before September 30, 2024. Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to registered not-for-profit organizations in Argentina to manage sub-grants that promote economic growth, media literacy, and good governance while incorporating U.S. partnerships.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Paraguay to empower local alumni of U.S. exchange programs to implement community projects that promote democratic values and strengthen U.S.-Paraguay relations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement school feeding programs and improve nutrition and education for children, particularly girls, in developing countries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement and evaluate innovative anti-trafficking interventions globally, focusing on prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships to combat human trafficking.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Armenia focused on preserving cultural heritage, particularly the intangible cultural traditions of ethnic Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. and Jordanian organizations to implement a youth-focused water conservation project in Jordan, promoting awareness and behavior change around water use through social media engagement.

The U.S. Embassy PRAIA Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Praia invites proposals for programs that strengthen bilateral ties between the U.S. and Cabo Verde. All programs that focus on the environment, renewal energy, small business promotion, or expands English will have special consideration.Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; Professional and academic exchanges and; Journalism trainings and exchanges; Tech trainings and exchanges such as hackathons and coding camps; Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams), businesses, and/or regional organizations; Municipal and regional libraries, and community centers that are interested in becoming an American Space; Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program;Priority Program Areas: English Language Essay Contests or English Language thematic Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, with priority given to projects that seek to increase environmental tourism; Partnerships between U.S. and Cabo Verde institutions committed to education, academic research, and cross-cultural academic exchanges in the field of environmental protection and renewable energy;Participants and Audiences:All proposals should focus on engaging Cabo Verdeans in Cabo Verde. Proposals can include diaspora but must include local populations. Those projects that target youth, women, and marginalized communities are encouraged. Other key audiences may include: the LGBT community, persons with disabilities, journalists and media professionals, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and English teachers.The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Publishing of books Translation of books Conference attendance (i.e. participant travel to UN program conference, etc.) Programs relating to partisan political activities Charitable or development activities Construction programs Programs that support specific religious activities Fundraising campaigns Lobbying for specific legislation or programs Scientific research Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization or Programs that duplicate existing programs

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support capacity activities for local civil society organizations (CSOs). Subject to the availability of funding, a grant of up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars in FY 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will build the capacity of CSOs which will enable them to effectively engage the government and hold them accountable, help fight corruption and educate the public on key social and human rights issues. Applicants can find application forms and other materials needed to apply on GRANTS.gov https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-mandatory-family and/or U.S. Embassy Banjuls website https://gm.usembassy.gov/grant-opportunities/ under the announcement title Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia funding opportunity number BJL-ARDF-FY23. Please contact the U.S. Embassy Banjuls point of contact listed in Section G if requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or for security reasons. Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include deadline extensions.

This funding opportunity is designed for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to develop projects that strengthen ties between Norway and the United States while addressing global challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies and organizations to help small businesses increase their exports and compete in international markets.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will help Ukraine develop effective screening processes for foreign investments in critical sectors, ensuring the protection of its defense technologies and resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working with the Albanian government to develop a comprehensive system for enforcing international sanctions, enhancing their capacity to prevent illicit trade and promote global security.

PLEASE SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TEXT IN THE ATTACHMENT DOCUMENT NAMED 1. Alumni Grants Program 2024 NOFO Executive Summary: The U.S. Mission Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement an Alumni Grants Program to promote workforce development and strengthen economic diversification in Kazakhstan. Alumni of U.S. government-supported exchange programs are represented in all sectors of the economy, government, and society in Kazakhstan, and have unique knowledge and skills to address pressing national and global challenges. This funding mechanism will support projects led by alumni directed toward workforce development of youth and womens economic empowerment. Background: For the past five years, U.S. Mission Kazakhstans Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) has supported more than 40 grants to alumni under the Alumni Grants Program (AGP) focused on strengthening civil society. The majority of these grants promoted youth empowerment, womens empowerment, civic activism, human rights, and media literacy. A fast-changing economy, a skill gap between young people and the demands of the labor market, and social and cultural conventions that restrict work choices make the situation in Kazakhstan complicated for young people, particularly women, seeking to enter the work force. To address this issue, this year, the Alumni Grants Program will prioritize initiatives focused on economic growth and workforce development by supporting alumni with U.S. experience to leverage their expertise and knowledge. Projects should focus on high growth industries such as information technology, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and tourism. Project Goal: Increase economic participation of youth from underserved communities in high-growth industries through workforce development opportunities by leveraging USG exchange alumni experience. Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of the objectives listed below. Objective 1: Equip young professionals with in-demand knowledge and skills in order to increase their competitiveness and employability through professional development, mentorship, and partnership opportunities with high-growth industries. Objective 2: Increase professional development opportunities for women in high growth industries through mentorship programs and networking events that allow them to connect, share experiences and build professional relationships. Objective 3: Identify gender biases and advocate for policies that fight against discrimination in hiring, promotion, pay equity, and career advancement for women within Kazakhstans business ecosystem. Potential Project Audiences: Youth and young adults aged 18 35 residing in low-income or underserved communities Women entrepreneurs Business leaders Government officials Social media influencers Civil society representatives Academics and higher education professionals

This opportunity aims to connect U.S. experts with Brazilian audiences and institutions by conducting lectures, workshops, and media engagements to improve understanding of U.S. priorities and strengthen bilateral relationships. Applicants are required to incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles into their proposals. Programs can be held either in-person or virtually, and applicants should address both options in their proposals. In-person programs typically last between four days and one week, while virtual programs are scheduled for specific dates and times, potentially forming part of a series. Speakers will cover topics outlined by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section that align with their strategic objectives and will engage with diverse professional audiences across various Brazilian institutions. Recipients should be prepared to identify and recruit experts in seven key strategic areas: Renewable energy, climate change, and environmental conservation Diversity, inclusion, and social justice Entrepreneurship and economic growth STEM fields Foreign policy and international affairs Journalism, misinformation/disinformation, and digital literacy Public Security If deemed appropriate by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section, experts in additional Mission priority areas such as education, culture, and the arts may be selected to participate in this project. Should an expert be identified by the U.S. Mission Brazil, the recipient will not be responsible for recruitment services but will offer logistical and administrative support necessary for the expert's travel to Brazil or their virtual involvement in an event. Below outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Recipient and the U.S. Government (USG) through the Brasilia Public Affairs Section for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Effective collaboration between both parties is essential for the successful selection, travel coordination, and program participation of U.S. experts invited to Brazil. 1) Recipient’s Role: Conduct research: The recipient will conduct research based on specific topics provided by Brasilia Public Affairs Section and suggest suitable U.S. experts for potential travel to Brazil. apinclude sourcing experts, evaluating their credentials, and submitting resumes for USG vetting and Mission approval. Coordinate speaker interest and availability: Reach out to identified speakers and coordinate their interest and availability for travel to Brazil, including for virtual programs. Logistics such as providing virtual platforms, interpretation services, surveys, and event recordings will be handled by the recipient. Manage travel logistics: Manage all logistical arrangements for speakers' travel according to instructions from Brasilia Public Affairs Section, including ticketing, visas, accommodations, per diem, and other travel essentials. Flexibility for last-minute itinerary changes may be required. Collect post-program reports: Collect post-program reports from speakers and submit them to Brasilia Public Affairs Section without edits. Organize additional activities: Organize additional activities as directed, such as web chats, speaker engagements, press events, and other related activities. Administrative support: Offer administrative support to speakers per requests from Brasilia Public Affairs Section. Budget for program support: Budget for interpretation, closed captioning, event landing page design, and online streaming platforms for both in-person and virtual programs. 2) U.S. Government Role (through Public Affairs Section, Brasilia): Program goals and speaker profiles: Brasilia Public Affairs Section outlines program goals and desired speaker profiles, approves speaker selections and may identify specific experts for consideration. Vetting speaker selections: The USG reserves the right to vet all potential speakers, including those identified by the Recipient. This vetting process will ensure speakers meet program objectives and USG qualifications. Travel and program details: Determines travel details, program schedule, and provides necessary support for experts traveling to Brazil. Speaker-audience matching: Explains program objectives, confirms event types and locations, and matches speakers with appropriate audiences and institutions. Final decisions: Makes the final decisions to ensure alignment between audiences and speaker qualifications. Section III. Award Information: Length of performance period: 12 to 24 months Number of awards anticipated: 01 awards (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of US$80,000.00 to a maximum of US$100,000.00. Total available funding: US$100,000.00 Type of Funding: FY23 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: 10/01/2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. The U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section reserves the right to award less or more than the advertised amount based on the best interests of the U.S. government. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Budget Scenarios: To assist proposers in developing their budgets, we recommend considering two different scenarios for U.S. Speakers and Specialist Programs. Scenario 1:10 In-Person Speakers/ 20 Virtual Speakers Scenario 2: 12 In-Person Speakers/ 20 Virtual Speakers Budget Assumptions: Program Duration: 7 days (2 international travel days and 5 program days) Locations: Two different locations in Brazil Per Diem Rate: $400 per day (lodging, meals, incidentals) Honorarium: USD $200-$300 per working day Cultural Materials: USD $250 per trip for books, materials, and distribution to target audiences (including interpretation).

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, museums, and cultural ministries in Georgia for projects that preserve and promote significant cultural heritage, including historic sites, traditional arts, and disaster recovery efforts.