The U.S. Mission to Mexico is offering a grant opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement Ciudad Juarez Mexico Public Diplomacy". This grant is categorized under "Other" and falls under the funding instrument type of a grant. The grant does not require any cost sharing or matching. The opportunity is posted and falls under the discretionary category of funding activities. The grant is aimed at promoting public diplomacy and public engagement.
The grant is open to various eligible applicants, including individuals, registered not-for-profit organizations, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. However, for-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Mexican organization. The grant does not require cost sharing, but it is preferred. Each organization is allowed to submit only one proposal, and multiple proposals from the same organization will be considered ineligible.
The grant has an award ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $10,000. The estimated total program funding is $100,000, and it is expected that 10 awards will be granted. The close date for submitting applications is May 31, 2024.
The grant aims to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. It seeks proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions. The inclusion of American content is required, which can include speakers, training models, materials, exchanges, or promotion of U.S. best practices, culture, and resources. Programs that involve multiple cities and promote collaboration and networking between USG program alumni are encouraged.
The priority program areas for this grant include economic development, workforce development, academic exchanges and education, migration, security and human rights, climate change resiliency, and press/freedom of expression. For more details, please refer to the full announcement attached to the Annual Program Statement.
For any inquiries or to submit applications, please contact the US Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez through the email address cdj_grants@state.gov. Applications should be uploaded to this email address.