The U.

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Consulate-General Johannesburg Public Affairs Section (PAS/JHB) of the U.

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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

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priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Purpose:
PAS Johannesburg invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.

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and South Africa through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.

All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.

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policy and perspectives..

Examples of past PAS Small Grants Program programs include:
· 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.

Priority Program Areas:
Through the FY2020 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, PAS will support:
· Women entrepreneurs (particularly in the agricultural, creative and technology sectors) · Educational programs encouraging youth to explore STEM fields · Programs that develop or strengthen linkages between U.

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and South African universities · Programs that strengthen USG exchange alumni networks · Programs that address the issues of gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS awareness and xenophobia Please see the full announcement in Related Documents.

Applications should be submitted by email to JohannesburgGrants@state.gov.