# Power of Creativity: Professional Development in Ugandan Creative Industries

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/afkam-fy22-02-power-of-creativity-professional-development-in-ugandan/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337051

> U.S. Mission to Uganda offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $20,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on February 15, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AFKAM-FY22-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Uganda |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 15, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Non-profit organizations in the creative industries, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and academic institutions. Awards to individuals will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. All grantees must have a non-profit status.

## What the grant funds

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce that funding is available for the Power of Creativity Grant Program for projects ranging in value from $20,000 to $50,000. Projects for greater values will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants are intended for non-profit organizations in the creative industries, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and academic institutions. Awards to individuals will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. All grantees must have a non-profit status. Notice: Since the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, all proposals submitted in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity must include a contingency plan describing how the proposed activity would be implemented in the event that COVID-19 related health restrictions are in place during the anticipated period of performance. How can the proposed program adapt routinely to changing restrictions? Objectives and Project Outcomes: The objectives of the Power of Creativity Grant Program are to promote the professional business and management skills development and career prospects for young Ugandan professionals working in the creative industries; promote professionalization and development of the creative sector; and enhance its ability to provide economic opportunity and avenues for positive self-expression among Ugandan youth through projects that: Help early to mid-career Ugandan professionals aged 21 – 39 improve their business, financial management, and professional skills; Enhance the professionalism and sustainability of local companies and NGOs operating in the creative sector; Strengthen Uganda’s creative industry and associations; or Connect Ugandans working in the creative sector to American counterparts or mentors Creative industries may include: visual arts, performing arts, music, music production, film, fashion design. Training topics may include: arts entrepreneurship, marketing and promotion, project management, leadership and teambuilding, financial literacy, business plan development, social media management, professional communication, networking, intellectual property rights, fundraising, etc. U.S. Content In order to be eligible for funding consideration, proposals must demonstrate significant U.S. content. U.S. content can include, for example, the substantial participation of U.S. experts or alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, partnership with U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is AFKAM-FY22-02 still open?

No. It closed on February 15, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Power of Creativity: Professional Development in Ugandan Creative Industries?

U.S. Mission to Uganda accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Power of Creativity: Professional Development in Ugandan Creative Industries?

Closed February 15, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $50,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.