International: U.S. Embassy Maseru PAS Annual Program State

NOTE: This is a limited submission and UF can only submit one application. No internal submissions have been received, so it is now open to the first application submitted.
Sponsor: Department of State, U.S. Embassy Maseru, Public Affairs Section
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru PAS Annual Program Statement
Key words: Lesotho, misinformation, media

Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352348
Internal deadline: ASAP submit project summary, budget, justification, and biosketches via Infoready portal: https://ufresearch.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1931966

Agency Deadline: 05/03/2024
Funding available: Awards may range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $10,000
Period of performance: 12 months or less
Program background: PAS Maseru invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Lesotho 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.
Program Objectives: Strengthen democratic institutions: encourage active citizen participation in government; promote increased voter participation in democratic processes at all levels; encourage press freedom and professional media coverage; counter misinformation; support actions to combat trafficking-in-persons; and increase attention to minority and disadvantaged populations.

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