U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Bahrain Annual Program Statement
Agency: U.S. Mission to Sudan
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Last Updated: December 4, 2024
Description
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Manama is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an annual program statement, outlining our funding priorities, our strategic themes of focus, and the procedure for submitting requests for funding for fiscal year 2025 (October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025). Please carefully follow all instructions below. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of funds.
Purpose of Small Grants:PAS invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for projects that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain. All programs must include a connection with U.S. culture, experts, organizations, or institutions. Grants should address and advance the mutual strategic priorities of the United States and Bahrain. Applicants are encouraged to build around the priorities referenced in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), the U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue , and the Department of State’s Integrated Country Strategy for Bahrain.
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
All application materials must be submitted by email to ManamaPAO@state.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available here
Link to additional information
APS- For more details about the program and the application process, please visit our website
Closing: July 15, 2025
Award
$30
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$3,000
Award Floor
$25,000
Award Ceiling
Funding opportunity number:
DOS-MANAMA-PD-2025-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Recovery act
Category Explanation:
In Fiscal Year 2025, priority programming areas include: Promoting scientific and technological cooperation, particularly in emerging technologies; Building supply chain resilience and trusted telecommunications networks; Building digital literacy and combating disinformation; Enhancing economic opportunities, entrepreneurship, and skills for youth; Fostering regional security, economic integration, and mutual cooperation; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects; Professional and academic exchanges and projects; Space cooperation, research, and education. Applications outside of these priority areas are welcome, but may not be ranked as highly when making funding decisions. All applicants must stipulate their target audience (age/gender/geographic breakdown) and estimate the expected audience reach through direct contact and, if possible, through indirect contact (via social media or traditional media). The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fundraising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or Programs that duplicate existing programs. uthorizing legislation, type and year of funding: Funding authority is derived from the Smith-Mundt Act and Fulbright- Hays Act. The source of funding is fiscal year 2025 public diplomacy funding. Type of funding: Fiscal year 2025 public diplomacy funding.
History
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Posted date:
December 4, 2024
Archive date:
August 14, 2025
