American Spaces in Moldova are the U.
S.
Embassy’s premier venues for cultural programs and outreach in Moldova.
They support U.
S.
public diplomacy in Moldova by creating a welcoming, technology-forward space that fosters open discussion and debate, builds
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cultural bridges to deepen communication on key issues, provides opportunities for professional and personal skill-building, and sparks creativity, innovation, and collaboration around shared Moldovan and U.
S.
values.The recipient organization will be responsible for staffing and operating America House Balti in close cooperation with the Public Affairs Section of the U.
S.
Embassy.
Key program activities under this cooperative agreement include managing local Moldovan staff with expertise in program and event management; purchasing and maintaining all necessary technology, materials, and supplies to support engagement with in-person and remote Moldovan audiences; and designing a flexible and dynamic program of activities each month to interact with Moldovan visitors and encourage visitors to return regularly to the America House Balti.
Decisions on staffing and program content will be made in consultation with the U.
S.
Embassy in Chisinau.
The America House Balti is one of 650 American Spaces supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.
S.
Department of State.
American Spaces exemplify the U.
S.
commitment to a core tenet of democracy:
the citizen’s right to free access to information.The America House Balti also supports the foundation of public diplomacy by creating a place for in-person engagement with Moldovan audiences.
Embassy personnel, official visitors, and implementing partners regularly connect with Moldovans, especially young leaders and young professionals, to inspire dialogue on issues that matter most to U.S.-Moldovan relations.
A complete application must contain the following mandatory elements:Standard FormsExecutive SummaryNarrativeAdditional AttachmentsNOTE:
Proposals must be submitted and only in the following formats:- Microsoft Word- Microsoft Excel- Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) For more details see attached Related Documents.