Voces que nos unen: Dominican youth advocate for human rights through storytelling
ID: 355498Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic (DOS-DOM)

Award Range

$5K - $30K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355498
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic is offering a federal grant titled "Voces que nos unen: Dominican youth advocate for human rights through storytelling," aimed at empowering Dominican youth through arts and human rights education. The grant seeks proposals from U.S. and Dominican organizations to conduct visual storytelling workshops for at-risk youth, focusing on human rights advocacy and storytelling skills development. This initiative is crucial for fostering understanding and alignment with U.S. values on equality, diversity, and inclusion among Dominican youth aged 16-30. The total funding available for this program is $30,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, and applications are due by August 15, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact SantoDomingoGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SantoDomingoGrants@state.gov
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