U.S. Mission to Australia

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Timor-Leste through the public affairs section announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out programs that strengthen the U.S.-Timorese partnership, bolster democratic institutions, including through strengthened civic participation and media reporting, and expand economic prosperity and opportunity. Applications should include a U.S. element or connection with an American expert, organization, or institution. Priority Program Areas · U.S.-Timorese partnership: Activities that advance the bilateral relationship between the United States and Timor-Leste, including but not limited to programs engaging emerging leaders in the 20th anniversary of U.S.-Timorese diplomatic relations through the Embassy’s campaign entitled “Friends, Partners, Opportunities.” · Democratic Values: Activities that promote the democratic values that underpin the U.S.-Timorese partnership, including but not limited to civic participation of emerging leaders and marginalized groups, human rights, rule of law, freedom of expression, gender equality, and LGBTQI+ rights. · Media Reporting: Activities that strengthen Timorese media reporting capacity, free and independent media development, media literacy, and efforts to counter misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. · Economic Prosperity and Opportunity: Activities that widen access to U.S. higher education, empower youth- and women-led efforts to strengthen competitiveness, promote English language education, and strengthen climate adaptation and resilience. Audience: All applications must identify the target audience of the program and estimate audience reach through direct contact, and if possible, through indirect contact via social or traditional media.

Who can apply

• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Individuals

Contact

U.S. Mission Timor-Leste Grants Management Team
PADili@state.gov