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DOSPNG-23-GR-004: American Corner Programming

Closed Closed July 15, 2023 Opportunity DOSPNG-23-GR-004 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$5,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Expected awards8
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $5,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Funding Opportunity Description The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby (PD Port Moresby) announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support the development and implementation of strategic educational programming at American Corner and American Center in Port Moresby. American Corner and American Center educational programs are planned in consultation with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section. Programs should be free to the public and utilize the help of volunteers and local partners. Programs should take advantage of the resources available in the space, such as our 3D printer, computers, cameras, microphones, and other equipment. Programs should focus on one of the following themes: · Economic Empowerment and Technology - advance economic independence and sustainable development, particularly for women, youth and vulnerable population to. · Media Literacy – to develop a society that is able to recognize false information or question the accuracy of information. · Civic Education – promote participation in government, teaching rule of law, the role of the constitution, and leadership. · Environment and Climate - to promote sustainable businesses models, train business owners about environmental awareness, or to develop an understanding of ways to sustainably manage ecosystems and natural resources while doing business.  Core Programs 1. Providing accurate, compelling, timely and audience-appropriate information about the United States – its history, culture, society, values, and foreign policies. 2. Facilitating business English, English for job skills, CV and resume writing, research skills, and technical writing. 3. Promoting higher education study in the United States by providing international students with accurate, comprehensive, and current guidance on applying to U.S. colleges and universities. 4. Promoting science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Priority Region: Primary activities must take place at the American Corner, located in the National Library, or the American Center, located in the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby. Secondary activities may bring American Corner programs to local audiences such as schools and universities, provided there is a connection to the American Corner. Budgets may include some costs to transport participants to the American Corner or American Center.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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