U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statement of Interest
ID: 353137Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Mauritius (DOS-MUS)

Award Range

$3K - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353137

Additional Information

https://mu.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-programs/rsoi-2024/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Jun 1, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 8, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Not available
Description

The U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Section, under the U.S. Mission to Mauritius, is seeking a Statement of Interest for a grant program to promote bilateral relationships between the U.S. and Mauritius and Seychelles. The program aims to increase understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives through various activities. Examples of potential programs include academic and professional lectures, artistic and cultural workshops, activities promoting women's empowerment and gender equality, youth entrepreneurship and leadership programs, and programs supporting media and freedom of expression. Priority program areas include promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, youth and women's leadership and entrepreneurship, sustained economic growth and trade, promoting civic education and youth participation, building media capacity, and joint academic research on climate change. The grant program is open to U.S., Mauritian, and Seychellois registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. The award ceiling for the grant is $25,000, with a minimum award floor of $3,000. The submission process involves a two-round process, starting with a concise Statement of Interest (SOI) of no more than 1,500 words, followed by a full proposal application for selected applicants. The deadline for SOI submission is June 1, 2024, and successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2024. Full proposals will be due by July 15, 2024. For more information and to submit the SOI, interested parties can visit the U.S. Embassy Mauritius website.

Point(s) of Contact
Jonathan Koehler Grantor
(230) 202-4440
KoehlerJL@state.gov
Files
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