Research Funding Opportunities: February 7, 2025

International

Sponsor: Department of State
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Yangon Public Diplomacy Small Grants Competition
Key words: Myanmar, media literacy, press freedom
Link to RFP: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357895

Agency Deadline: 4/15/2025
Funding available: minimum of $5,000 to maximum of $99,999- most awards are expected to be approximately $25,000.
Period of performance: up to 12 months from the date of award
Program background: The U.S. Embassy Yangon of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit an application and proposal to carry out a program (or programs) to strengthen the cultural ties and understanding between the U.S. and Myanmar through programs or projects that highlight shared values, promote bilateral cooperation and exchange. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Programs or projects are encouraged to use the American Center in Yangon and Jefferson Center in Mandalay as venues.
Program Objectives: MEDIA LITERACY, INDEPENDENT MEDIA & PRESS FREEDOM – Projects that promotes digital & media literacy, support training for independent & citizen journalism, and counter disinformation.