U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom PAS Annual Program Statement

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The U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual Public Diplomacy grants program. PAS manages the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom’s grants program. We invite proposals that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the United Kingdom : All programs must promote at least one U.S. Embassy priority program area (listed below) and include a U.S. element or connection. This should be highlighted in your proposal. Programs can include U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. Examples of 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. ·      Professional and academic exchanges and projects. · Professional development workshops and training. All proposed programs must include a public-facing element, targeting audiences across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with special consideration for youth audiences aged 18-35. Priority Program Areas: · Democracy and Shared Values : · Global Challenges : · Climate Change, Science, and Technology : Participants and Audience Reach: All applicants for awards must specify the program’s target audience (noting any emphasis on diverse audiences) and estimate the expected audience reach through direct contact and, if possible, through indirect contact (via social media or traditional media). Proposals must include evaluation measures for analysis of impact.