U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement

The Annual Program Statement presents a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy Section to support small grant programs that enhance education, art & culture, entrepreneurship, media engagement, climate conservation, empowerment of women, youth and marginalized communities, and combat youth marginalization within Mozambican communities.

Purpose

• PDS Mozambique invites proposals for programs that advance the U.S. Integrated Country Strategy for U.S Embassy Mozambique and promote shared values between our countries. All programs must include an American element. This could be a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, approaches, or institution/s.
• Examples of successful PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
  • Academic exchanges and curriculum-based programs;
  • Professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
  • Performing arts workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
  • Cultural conservation projects around areas of shared heritage;

Themes

• For the current year, PDS Mozambique welcomes proposals focused on one or more of the following themes:
  • Education Partnerships
    • Proposals in this area may focus strengthening links between U.S. and Mozambican education institutions at the secondary and tertiary level. Examples include joint research projects that pair Mozambican and U.S. students and academics to address shared topics of concern, such as climate change, trades fields, migration, economic growth, history, culture, food security, inclusion, accessibility, STEM, and tech access. Vocational and technical training is also welcome.
  • English Language Learning
    • Proposals in this area may focus on one or more of the following:  expanding access to English language education through teacher training programs, direct teaching of English language to targeted groups, curriculum development, expanding language learning resources, professional development, linking English language learning with career development, and improving Mozambican’s English level for prerequisite testing for admission to U.S. institutions of higher learning.
  • Social Impact Entrepreneurship
    • Proposals in this area develop entrepreneurship ecosystems, by supporting social impact entrepreneurship endeavors that address environmental, educational banking, agricultural, health and accessibility, technological, and infrastructure challenges with for-profit businesses solutions. Proposals may support capacity-building for aspiring entrepreneurs, certifications, and access to seed funding enterprises with a significant social impact. Special emphasis will be given to proposals that are inclusive and demonstrate scalability after the proposal period is complete.
  • Strengthening Media Ecosystem
    • Proposals in this area should enhance press freedoms and improve the capacity of journalists (senior and aspiring), to improve reporting standards, the quantity and quality of investigative reports, and increase media literacy for the public. This includes focusing on countering dis/mis information, as well as media access for underserved areas of Mozambique and underserved populations, including people with disabilities and those who only speak vernacular languages. Initiatives may focus on promoting collaboration between Mozambican and U.S. media organizations that deliver key improvements in countering disinformation, establishing ethical journalism standards, improving journalist safety, and increasing the sustainability of independent media outlets.

Funding Information

• Total available funding: $250,000.00 pending funding availability
• Award amounts: $50,000.00 per award

Eligibility Criteria

• The following Mozambican, U.S. and Foreign organizations are eligible to apply:
  • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience:
    • Public and private educational institutions
    • Not-for-profit cultural institutions
    • Individuals
    • Media outlets

Ineligibility Criteria

• 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;
  • Fund-raising 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 Mozambique.