The U.S. Mission to Fiji is inviting Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects aimed at strengthening ties between the United States and the Pacific nations of Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Nauru. Eligible applicants, including not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals with a physical presence in these countries, are encouraged to propose initiatives that promote U.S. interests and bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas such as regional security, economic development, and STEM education. The total funding available for this opportunity is $50,000, with individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, and projects are expected to be completed within 18 months. Interested parties must submit their SOIs by June 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm Fiji time, and can direct inquiries to the Public Diplomacy Office at the U.S. Embassy Suva via email at PDSuva@state.gov.

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The U.S. Embassy Suva is seeking Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects enhancing ties between the United States and Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Nauru. This initial announcement indicates a funding opportunity (PDS-SUVA-FY25-01) with a total allocation of $50,000, allowing awards between $10,000 to $25,000, anticipated to be completed within 18 months. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals with a presence in the target countries. 

Proposed projects must align with specific goals, such as promoting regional security cooperation, supporting economic development, or enhancing STEM education. Projects must include American elements to stimulate understanding of U.S. culture and values. The submission process involves a concise SOI followed by a fuller proposal for selected applicants. Review criteria focus on the quality of the program idea, organizational capacity, and program planning. All applications are subject to compliance with federal laws and policies, ensuring adherence to anti-discrimination regulations. The deadline for submission is June 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm Fiji time.

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The U.S. Embassy Suva Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations/individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a project.The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise 3-page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate projects idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal and will not result in a federal assistance award at this step.The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit project ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their project idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decision(s) are made.Executive SummaryThe U.S. Embassy Suva Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and/or Tuvalu through programming that promotes U.S. interests and bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Please download full announcement for instructions.

Public Diplomacy Office &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji &lt;br/&gt;Tel: 679-331-4466

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