The U.S. Mission to North Macedonia is inviting applications for the 2024 U.S. Speaker Program, aimed at engaging local audiences on strategic topics of importance to both the United States and North Macedonia. This program seeks to bring U.S. citizen experts to North Macedonia to discuss issues such as rule of law reforms, government accountability, cybersecurity, and women's economic empowerment, fostering networking opportunities between U.S. experts and local communities. With a total estimated funding of $50,000, the program will award grants ranging from $40,000 to $50,000 to selected organizations, with applications due by August 15, 2024. For inquiries, interested parties can contact the Mission North Macedonia Public Affairs Grants Management Team at SkopjeGrants@state.gov.