U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa -- PDS Annual Program Statement

Background
The U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Grant Details
PDS Samoa invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects that seek to strengthen U.S.-Samoa cooperation and coordination on global issues of shared interest, promote the mutual benefits of tech and innovation, and promote stronger connections between the people of the United States, Samoa, and may include the Pacific Island region if inclusive of Samoa. All programs must include an element that will promote increased understanding of the United States including, but not limited to U.S. policy, people, culture and/or perspectives.

Eligibility Requirements
The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; individuals; non-profit or governmental educational institutions; governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
Up to 24 months

Grant Value
$50,000 (subject to availability)

Place of Performance
PDS will only consider grants that are geared to local audiences.