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STI400-24-AW-0003: Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Programs (Public Diplomacy Grants Program)

Closed Closed Opportunity STI400-24-AW-0003 ☆ 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 Tajikistan notices from 2024.

• Award ceiling$45,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

The following Tajik and U.S. organizations are eligible to apply:• Tajik based registered:o Not-for-profit, o Civil society/non-governmental organizations, o Think tanks,o Public and private not-for-profit educational institutions with at least two years of programming experience. This experience should be documented in the organization’s proposal. A copy of the organization's registration should be provided with the proposal application. o Individuals, and • U.S.-based organizations should submit a copy of their IRS determination letter. Tajikistan organizations should submit a copy of their certificate of registration from the appropriate government organization.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $45,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Purpose of Public Diplomacy Grants: PDS Embassy Dushanbe invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Tajikistan in priority program areas (see below) in order to highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All proposed programs must include an American element, either through a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institutions/s, usage of American educational/informational resources, or any other activities that promote or contribute to increased mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of Tajikistan. Competitive proposals will promote continued and sustainable cooperation between the people of the United States and Tajikistan even after the project concludes. Competitive proposals will include partnership with Tajik governmental bodies, and to organizations that have a demonstrated track record of implementing such programs. Examples of programs could include, but are not limited to: · Academic or professional exchanges, lectures, seminars, trainings, speaker programs, or workshops; and · Artistic, cultural, or sports workshops, masterclasses, joint performances, and/or exhibitions. PDS welcomes proposals that support one of the following priority program areas: TOPIC 1: Counter Gender-based Violence (GBV) Domestic violence (DV) and gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious issue in Tajikistan—and much of the world. In a USAID-funded survey in Tajikistan, 97% of men and 60% of women believed spousal abuse was justified. Cases of GBV and DV are underreported because victims wish to avoid humiliation, reprisal, or social stigmatization, or believe it may have been warranted. Further, authorities wishing to promote traditional gender roles frequently dismiss domestic violence as a “family matter” or only gave a warning or fine. Government resources for survivors are also limited. Project Audience(s) may include: · Religiously or socially conservative communities, especially Tajik men (18-50 years old) · High school students (14-18 years old.) · Youth and emerging leaders (18-35 years old.) · University teachers and students. · Labor migrants and spouses of labor migrants. · Tajik advocacy groups. · Government bodies.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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

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