1.  Goals and ObjectivesPDS invites proposals for programs that support OSA goals in Sudan (see priority program areas below). Successful proposals must include a reference to American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of the United States and/or U.S. policy or perspectives. Successful proposals will clearly describe the U.S. component of the program, the program’s anticipated results, when results will be expected, and how the OSA can measure them. Successful grantees will proactively show progress towards results through regular reporting to the OSA. U.S. government officials will visit the program, if possible, to monitor progress.

Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program activities include but are not limited to: 

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; 
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; 
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs; and 
• Conferences, workshops, or training opportunities. 

Priority Program Areas: The proposal must address one of the following priority program areas: 

·        Promoting women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and STEM;

·        Promoting societal inclusion; 

• Promoting peace through the arts; or 
• Promoting any of the themes above through the arts. 
• Promoting humanitarian assistance and civilian protection; 
• Promoting civic education and engagement; 
• Promoting media capacity building; 
• Promoting human rights awareness and advocacy;

Participants and Audiences:

• Youth aged 18-35 years; 
• Young professionals; and 
• Above priority audiences with a focus on women, underprivileged or culturally/ethnically diverse communities, or those from marginalized groups.