PDS Annual Program Statement

Background
The U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding now available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and procedures for submitting funding requests.

Grant Details
PDS Guatemala invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, educational, professional, and/or scientific ties between the United States and Guatemala through cultural, educational, and/or exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All proposed activities must take place in Guatemala. Virtual and/or hybrid programs that focus on Guatemalan audiences may also be considered. Proposed activities must support one or more of the following Embassy goals: Strengthen democratic institutions in Guatemala; promote transparency, the rule of law and anti-corruption efforts; empower disenfranchised groups to generate inclusive economic prosperity; advance media freedom in Guatemala; mitigate climate change and environmental degradation; protect and support human rights.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions from the United States and Guatemala. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in www.SAM.gov.

Grant Value
Maximum award amount is $100,000. Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.

Place of Performance
All proposed activities must take place in Guatemala.