2023 Emerging Voices Small Grants Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to the Philippines is inviting proposals for the 2023 Emerging Voices Small Grants Program, aimed at fostering connections between the Philippines and the U.S. through youth-led initiatives. Eligible applicants, including youth leaders and organizations, are encouraged to submit project proposals that promote shared values and bilateral cooperation, with funding amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. This program focuses on priority areas such as food security and cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in addressing these critical issues. Interested parties can submit applications via email to the Grants Manila Team at GrantsManila@state.gov, with a total estimated program funding of $40,000 and a closing date for submissions on May 22, 2023.
Eligible Applicants
PAS Philippines’ target audiences include U.S.-Philippines youth, youth leaders and youth-led organizations, cultural and educational leaders, innovators, digital influencers, youth from minority groups and vulnerable communities, national and regional media, NGOs and think tanks, government officials (state, district, and municipal officials; policymakers, civil servants). The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from youth leaders and youth-led organizations situated in the U.S. and the Philippines. Youth leaders and youth-led organizations registered not-for-profit organizations with appropriate programming expertise, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental groups, are also welcome to submit. Commercial or for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply. Cost-sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity. Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity. Applications may be submitted for consideration at any time on or before the closing date of this funding opportunity.