Administrative Support: Mobile American Space
ID: 354924Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka (DOS-LKA)

Award Range

$75K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Administrative Support: Mobile American Space," aimed at fostering connections among youth in Sri Lanka to promote democratic governance and respect for human rights. The initiative seeks partner organizations to implement a Mobile American Space that will deliver educational programs across a minimum of 10 districts, reaching over 7,000 young Sri Lankans over a 30-month period, with a focus on civil society and independent media. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society/non-governmental organizations based in Sri Lanka, think tanks, and public and private educational institutions. The funding for this cooperative agreement ranges from $75,000 to $100,000, with a proposal submission deadline of July 26, 2024. For inquiries, interested parties can contact the US Embassy Colombo Public Affairs Grant Management Team at ColomboPDGrants@state.gov or visit their grant opportunities webpage for more information.

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