Public Diplomacy Small Grants - EDUCATION
ID: 352973Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Ukraine (DOS-UKR)

Award Range

$25K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352973
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Mar 14, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 2, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Ukraine, under the Public Diplomacy Small Grants (PDSG) Program - EDUCATION, is seeking applications from Ukrainian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations (NGOs) to support projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine's educational system as a contributor to Ukraine's post-war restoration and development. The program aims to collaborate with educational institutions, employers, and government entities to produce a qualified workforce in priority fields for economic recovery and development. It also focuses on developing training opportunities and programs for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) to increase their employability and support regional economic recovery and growth. Additionally, the program supports the optimization of the Ukrainian educational system in response to war and post-war reconstruction challenges, as well as the development of civic education programs for Ukrainian students and adults to facilitate social cohesion and reintegration of citizens from occupied territories and IDPs. The grant amounts may range from $25,000 to $50,000, with an estimated total program funding of $250,000. The deadline for proposal submission is June 2, 2024. Eligible applicants are Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), with collaboration with U.S. counterparts encouraged.

Point(s) of Contact
KyivPDGrantsEDU@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
NOFO_PDSG_2024_draft.docx
4/10/2024
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