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    U.S. EMBASSY TO SWITZERLAND AND LIECHTENSTEIN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT

    OFOP0001500

    U.S. Mission to Switzerland

    Opening date 8 Jul 2024, 12:00AM

    Closing date 30 Aug 2024, 12:00AM

    Funding Opportunity Number: OFOP0001500

    Opportunity Category: Discretionary

    Expected Number of Awards: 8

    CFDA Number(s): 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

    Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

    Posted Date: Jul 08, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Closing Date: Aug 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Estimated Total Program Funding: 25000

    Award Ceiling: $12500

    Award Floor: $4000

    Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

    Additional Information on Eligibility: We encourage applications from the United States, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein from the following entities: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions • We especially encourage and will prioritize applications from alumni of U.S. State Department Exchange Programs who are residents of Switzerland or Liechtenstein For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

    Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Switzerland

    Description: U.S. Embassy Bern invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Switzerland or Liechtenstein through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation and dialogue. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with (a) U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The PDS Small Grants Program is open to applications from Swiss, Liechtenstein, and U.S. organizations and individuals. We especially encourage and will prioritize applications from alumni of U.S. State Department Exchange Programs who are residents of Switzerland or Liechtenstein. Priority Program Areas: 1. Recognizing and countering disinformation and misinformation 2. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, with a special focus on: 2.1. Women and girls, in all their diversity, in STEAM fields 2. 2.Increasing visibility, equity, inclusion, and accessibility of underrepresented groups in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, including immigrants, migrants, refugees, and asylees 3. Promoting mobility and knowledge transfer of apprenticeships between Switzerland/Liechtenstein and the United States 4. Strengthening entrepreneurship and economic collaboration between the United States and Switzerland with an emphasis on emerging and women entrepreneurs and business students Participants and Audiences: 1. Swiss and Liechtenstein residents 2. Underrepresented groups 3. Swiss and Liechtenstein youth aged 16 to 25 4. Emerging and established professionals and leaders in the priority program areas mentioned above Applicants should read the full description of the statement, attached here or on our website: https://ch.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/proposals/

    Grantor Contact Information: BernPA@state.gov

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