• NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application.
• Sponsor: Department of State, US Embassy to the United Kingdom
• Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom Annual Program Statement
• Key words: U.K., disinformation, misinformation, democracy, climate change
• Link to RFP:  https://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=351874

• Internal deadline: 02/12/2024- submit project summary, budget, justification, and biosketches via Infoready portal: https://ufresearch.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1929562
• Agency Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis with final deadline of 08/13/2024
• Funding available: Minimum of $10,000 to maximum of $100,000
• Period of performance: 1-12 months
• Program background: US Embassy UK invites proposals for projects that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.
• Program Objectives:
  • Democracy and Shared Values: special attention will be given to projects that enhance the UK public’s understanding of U.S. elections; promote our shared values between the U.S. and the UK, including our commitment to democracy and human rights, women’s empowerment, and equity and inclusion to support underserved communities.
  • Global challenges: Activities that build public support for the U.S.-UK alliance and U.S. foreign policy priorities related to shared national security challenges; shared democratic values; and/or address transnational challenges such as mis- and disinformation from hostile actors; and/or projects that promote peaceful dialogue and counter radicalization, and equity and social justice.
  • Climate Change, Science, and Technology: Advance collaboration on the safe and responsible use of AI; promote climate-smart policies and infrastructure to support green growth and transatlantic security; and support women and girls in developing STEAM skills.
• NOTE: All applications must be submitted in English by email to LondonGrants@state.gov by the stated deadline

Posted: January 29, 2024
Category: Research Funding Opportunities
Tagged as: Climate change, Democracy, Disinformation, Misinformation, U.K.