U.S. Embassy Djibouti PDS Annual Program Statement

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Djibouti Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Djibouti invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Djibouti through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural 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. Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: • Entrepreneurship and innovation in STEM fields; • Youth leadership programs; • Professional and academic exchanges and programs; • Priority Program Areas: • Entrepreneurship, business development, tech/innovation skills development • English Language acquisition • Skills for job seekers which might include resume writing, preparing for interviews and business software skills. Participants and Audiences: PDS Djibouti will consider the full range and diversity of Djibouti and U.S. organizations. The Public Diplomacy Section will also seek to target young audiences in Djibouti City and throughout the country who are searching for the skills needed to obtain employment or further their education, including the improvement of their English language skills. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: • Programs relating to partisan political activity; • Charitable or development activities; • Construction programs; • Programs that support specific religious activities; • Fund-raising campaigns; • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; • Scientific research; • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or • Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: The Statutory Authorities for this program are the Smith-Mundt Act, Fulbright-Hays, and American Spaces. The source of...

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Djibouti: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience Individuals Non-profit or governmental educational institutions Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Criteria for selecting proposals vary by awards supporting individual activities and are outlined in the solicitations for individual activities.