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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding may be available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity soliciting proposals from organizations that seek to assist Rwandan youth, women, persons with disabilities, and other audiences to have virtual access to U.S. Embassy programs. Please carefully read this in its entirety and follow instructions to apply.
Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Kigali invites local, Rwandan, non-profit, non-governmental organizations to submit a proposal for programs that will facilitate U.S. Embassy target audiences to virtually join programs, particularly for audiences that do not have sufficient funds for data costs or other internet costs associated with participating in virtual programs. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the U.S. Embassy has sought to minimize in-person public diplomacy programs to help keep the people of Rwanda safe from COVID-19. The U.S. Embassy has had ongoing programs to promote economic growth, youth leadership, and democracy and good governance, most of which are undertaken virtually using Google Meet, Zoom, or other virtual meeting platforms. Rwandan audiences join us from inside and outside of Kigali, from every province of Rwanda. However, data costs for many would-be participants are too high for them to join. The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section seeks to partner with a local organization that also wants to assist more Rwandans to participate in our virtual programs. We anticipate 100-200 virtual programs of one to two-hour duration over the course of a one-year period. Successful proposals will offer to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy on guest lists for virtual programs, then work with invited guests to send guests sufficient funds or data for them to participate in the U.S. Embassy program. Guest lists can be as small as five people, or up to more than 100 people depending on the program and platform. U.S. Embassy virtual programs will continue even after COVID-19 is no longer a public health threat, as more audiences gain familiarity with engaging virtually. Successful proposals may offer other components to facilitate virtual engagement, such as training for target audiences to effectively engage using virtual platforms, or other components. However, the main and priority component of the grant is to assist audiences with funds and data to participate in U.S. Embassy programs. Successful proposals will clearly demonstrate how the organization proposes to do this and provide a clear plan of funding or data distribution to participants. Successful grantees will proactively show progress towards results through regular reporting to the U.S. Embassy. Individuals, companies, for-profit organizations, and organizations outside of Rwanda are not eligible for grants