2019 U.S. Embassy Lisbon Annual Program Statement

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The U.S. Embassy Lisbon Office of Public Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.  Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: OPA invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions for projects that strengthen the bilateral ties between the U.S. and Portugal.  OPA will only consider grants that have an American component or aspect in their proposal. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program projects 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 projects; Professional and academic exchanges and projects; Professional development workshops and training; Priority Program Areas: Media Literacy and Countering Misinformation: activities that promote media literacy and critical thinking, resist malign influence, and counter disinformation. Trade and Investment: activities which support the expansion of U.S. exports and investments, improve the connections between U.S. and Portuguese businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities for women and underserved populations. Technology and Innovation: activities which support cooperation in such areas as space exploration, energy, firefighting, and reforestation, as well as solutions to transnational, regional, and global challenges, including cybersecurity, terrorist, environmental, and health threats. Azores or Madeira: activities focus on or are connected to the Azores or Madeira, which promote economic development and support business and cultural linkages to the U.S. Student Mobility: activities which promote exchanges and mobility for American and Portuguese higher education students. All application materials must be submitted by email to GrantsLisbon@state.gov with “OPA FY18 GRANTS– Quarter #” and the applicant organization’s name in the subject line of the email.  For quarterly deadlines, application instructions, required/optional forms, templates, and SAM registration information, please visit: https://pt.usembassy.gov/education-culture/small-grants-program/.

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