Up to $75,000 available for Organizations and Individuals in Thailand

Priority Program Areas

• Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights
  • Activities that strengthen democratic values, accountability, public participation, transparency, and rule of law in governance and political institutions.
  • Innovative projects that educate Thais about the U.S. experience in meaningful participation in democratic processes and civic life.
  • Activities that promote universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms.
  • Activities that promote connection between the United States and the rising leaders in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Activities that focus on enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting civic engagement to counter disinformation and improve media/digital literacy.
• Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Renewable Energy
  • Activities that support and build capability for, and promote economic inclusivity among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
  • Activities that build digital skills and improve business practices of MSMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs for different stages of business development.
  • Activities that increase awareness of environmental protection, climate change, climate-smart agriculture, transboundary water challenges, renewable energy, and other key regional issues.
  • Activities that promote the use of science, technology, and innovation in tackling regional or transboundary challenges and strengthening competitiveness of SMEs and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
• Education
  • Activities that build, increase, support, and strengthen partnerships and the exchange of people, ideas, and resources between U.S. and Thai education institutions.
  • Activities that increase access to education and understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM/STEAM).
  • Innovative and educational activities that strengthen sustainable development in the Mekong subregion.

Funding Information and Duration

• Length of performance period: Up to 12 months.
• Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $75,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Applicants
  • The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States and Thailand:
    • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;
    • Educational institutions;
    • Individuals;
    • Public international organizations and governmental institutions.
• In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand.