Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Bahrain)

All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Funding Information and Duration

• Awards may range from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $24,000.
• Length of performance period: 1 to 12 months.

Eligible Projects

• Examples of small grants program projects include, but are not limited to:
  • Academic, educational, and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
  • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
  • Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects;
  • Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
  • Professional development workshops and training;
  • Programs that support the Abraham Accords;
  • Priority Program Areas; and
  • Youth skill-building programs.

Eligible Applicants

• PAS encourages applications from the following entities in the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain:
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;
  • Individuals;
  • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; and governmental institutions.
  • Registered for-profit or commercial entities that can prove that they are working as a non-profit.

Ineligible

• The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
  • Programs relating to partisan political activity;
  • Charitable or development activities;
  • Construction programs;
  • Programs that support specific religious activities;
  • Fundraising campaigns;
  • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
  • Scientific research;
  • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
  • Programs that duplicate existing programs.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Bahrain.