For what purpose is the U.S. Mission inviting NGOs in Uganda?

The U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for projects ranging in value from $5,000 to $40,000.

The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are:

• To promote positive relations between the people of Uganda and the United States; reinforce shared values, and connect Uganda’s emerging leaders (aged 16 to 35) to the American people through projects that:
• Help Ugandan youth, especially young women, explore and discover their potential through innovative science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM,) programs, as well as entrepreneurship programs.
• Encourage Ugandan youth to participate in civic life through social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement.
• Strengthen understanding of U.S. values and institutions; highlight U.S. culture, including American Studies; and support diversity, acceptance of minority groups, and other areas of mutual interest.
• Demonstrate the power of the arts to promote positive self-expression, social change, and economic opportunity.
• Promote the application of new technologies to address economic, environmental, and social challenges of shared concern.

The deadline to submit applications for this program is 30-Jun-21.

For more information, visit here