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The grant aims to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Indonesia through projects that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation, with a focus on including an American element. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities from both the U.S. and Indonesia. To apply, interested parties must first submit a Statement of Interest (SOI), which is a concise two-page concept note, before potentially being invited to develop a full proposal.

The grant aims to strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Venezuela through cultural, educational, technological, and media support programs that promote democratic initiatives and economic empowerment. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions, while for-profit entities are not eligible. To apply, interested parties must first submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) of one to three pages, which will be reviewed by the VAU Public Affairs Section, and selected applicants will then be invited to submit a full proposal.

The grant aims to support individuals or teams of journalists who are past or current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, focusing on enhancing their work in journalism. Eligible applicants must be Indonesian nationals committed to non-discrimination practices, while commercial firms are not eligible for funding. To apply, proposals must be submitted in English via email to the U.S. Embassy Jakarta by June 17, 2018, and must include specific forms and a detailed budget.

The AFCP Small Grants Competition aims to support the preservation of cultural sites, objects, and traditional expressions in developing countries through various project activities, such as conservation and documentation. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions of higher education, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, U.S. non-profit organizations (501(c)(3)), and U.S. institutions of higher education. To apply, interested parties should contact Jakarta PAS Grants via email at JakartaPASGrants@state.gov.

The Media Projects program aims to foster collaboration between media producers and scholars to create engaging documentary films, television, radio programs, and podcasts that highlight humanities scholarship. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, various levels of government, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at publicpgms@neh.gov.

The grant aims to fund cultural and exchange programs that enhance U.S.-Italy relations, emphasizing shared values and bilateral cooperation. Eligible applicants include registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities from both countries. Proposals must be submitted by March 31, 2022, and should align with the embassy's priority program areas, with a maximum funding request of $100,000.

The grant aims to support programs that enhance cultural ties and mutual understanding between the United States and Egypt through various forms of programming. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status) and individuals. To apply, interested parties should refer to the Additional Program Statement (APS) and can contact the grantor via email at cairopdproposals@state.gov for more information.

The Archaeology Program funds anthropologically relevant archaeological research without prioritizing specific geographic regions, time periods, or theoretical orientations. Eligible applicants include doctoral degree-granting institutions of higher education in the U.S., with proposals submitted by faculty on behalf of graduate students, who must be the authors of the proposal. Applications should be submitted through the institution's regular channels, with the faculty advisor serving as the principal investigator.

The U.S. Embassy Athens is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program for projects that strengthen U.S.-Greece ties, focusing on American history, culture, and shared values. Eligible applicants include registered public or private not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions from Greece or the U.S. Applications are due by July 11, 2025, and must follow specific instructions available on the Embassy's website.

The U.S. Mission to Italy's Public Diplomacy Section is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to support initiatives that strengthen ties between the United States and Italy, focusing on shared values and bilateral cooperation. Eligible applicants include registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities with relevant programming experience in Italy. To apply, interested parties should submit concept notes following the outlined procedures in the Annual Program Statement.

The U.S. Embassy Libreville's Public Diplomacy Section offers funding through its Small Grants Program to support initiatives that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Gabon, focusing on cultural and exchange programming that promotes bilateral cooperation. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and governmental institutions from the U.S. and Gabon, while for-profit entities are not eligible. To apply, organizations must submit a single proposal and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov; individuals do not require a UEI or SAM registration.

The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Large Grants Competition aims to support projects that preserve cultural sites, objects, and traditional expressions, with funding ranging from $200,000 to $800,000. Eligible applicants include reputable non-commercial entities such as NGOs, museums, and government entities, but not individuals or commercial entities. Applications must be submitted electronically to CairoAFCP@state.gov by December 5, 2019, and selected projects may advance to submit full proposals by January 21, 2020.