U.S. Embassy La Paz PD Annual Program Statement

Background
The U.S. Embassy La Paz, Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small 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
PD La Paz invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Bolivia through cultural, educational, professional and scientific exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

The PD Small Grants Program projects may include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Speaker programs
- Artistic and cultural workshops
- Joint performances
- Exhibitions
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects
- Professional, cultural or academic exchanges and projects (including virtual exchanges with U.S. experts or communities)
- Professional development workshops and training.

Eligibility Requirements
The U.S. Embassy La Paz Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. or Bolivian citizens and/or organizations including registered public and private non-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
Length of performance period: 2 to 24 months

Grant Value
$5,000.00 (*) - $40,000.00 (*) (Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Place of Performance
Projects must take place in Bolivia to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Bolivia.