The U.S. Embassy Lisbon Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions for public diplomacy projects that strengthen the bilateral ties between the U.S. and Portugal. PDS will only consider grants that have a public diplomacy component and identifiable “American content.”  This means there is a U.S. component or aspect in their proposal, including but not limited to being proposed by a U.S. based person or entity or graduate of a U.S. State Department exchange program; the proposal includes U.S. based tools, persons, methods, products or technology; the proposal intends using, propagating or teaching U.S.-originated models or modus operandi.

Examples of PDS Small Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to:

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

Priority Program Areas:  Proposals MUST address at least one of the priority programming areas below:

• Technology, Innovation, Security: activities which support cooperation in space exploration, as well as solutions to transnational, regional, and global challenges, including cybersecurity, terrorism, trafficking in persons, and health threats.
• Economic Recovery: activities that improve the connections between U.S. and Portuguese businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities for women and underserved populations in a post-pandemic world.
• Countering Disinformation: activities that promote media literacy and critical thinking, resist malign influence, and/or counter disinformation.
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion: promoting economic, educational, and/or cultural linkages between the United States and Portugal through activities focused on ensuring inclusion and equity for all regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.
• Climate Change: activities focused on educating, raising awareness or addressing issues related to climate change including alternative energy solutions, reforestation, sustainable development, and climate justice.

Minimum for Each Award: $2,500
Maximum for Each Award: $24,000

More details: HERE

Deadline for Applications: May 31, 2023