The U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea, through the U.S. Embassy in Malabo, is seeking proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Equatorial Guinea. The programs should focus on cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. The programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The funding for these programs is subject to availability, with a total available funding range of $5,000 to $25,000. The performance period for the programs can range from 2 to 24 months, and it is anticipated that there will be 10 awards given, depending on the amounts requested. The priority program areas for these proposals include increasing social inclusion and promoting tolerance for minorities and vulnerable groups, promoting English language, strengthening the media, encouraging entrepreneurship and economic growth in under-served areas, and addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. The target audience for the programs should be clearly identified, and priority will be given to proposals that explain why the target audience was selected and how the program will benefit them. Certain types of programs, such as those relating to partisan political activity, charitable or development activities, construction programs, and programs that support specific religious activities, are not eligible for funding. For more information and application materials, please visit the U.S. Embassy website.