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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguay’s Public Diplomacy (PD) section is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Fiscal Year 2021 Public Diplomacy Grants Program.

This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our

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

Please carefully follow all instructions below.

This funding opportunity is made possible under both the Fulbright-Hays and the Smith-Mundt Acts as amended.

The PD section seeks to inform and share with audiences in Paraguay about the United States, its culture, society, government, legal, economic, and political systems, and values through programs focusing on the priority areas outlined below.

To further these goals, PD invites proposals for programs that strengthen educational, professional, commercial, and scientific ties between the United States and Paraguay.

Proposals addressing technology of the future and its impact on the Paraguayan economy are welcomed; including the internet of things, 5G, artificial intelligence, automation, etc.

Proposals must include a U.

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component.

A U.

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component can include U.

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citizen speakers who are experts in U.

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policy, academia, culture, and economics; the use of U.

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training models or materials; exchanges with U.

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institutions; or promotion of U.

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culture, music, art, etc.

Funding Priorities:
PD invites eligible organizations and individuals to submit proposals to support activities directly linked to one or more of the two following priority areas:
Women’s economic empowerment including but not limited to:
entrepreneurship programs that include coaching, mentoring, and networking; building leadership skills, economic empowerment, and connecting women entrepreneurs with the private sector.

Educational and professional exchange programs between the United States and Paraguay including political, economic, and technological exchanges.

Additionally, English language learning programs directed toward Paraguayan high school and university students and teachers of English and general education at all levels.

English for specific purposes programs directed towards entrepreneurs are welcomed.

Activities that are typically funded under this notice include, but are not limited to:
Academic and professional lectures; public seminars and programs.

Professional development workshops and training.

Professional and academic exchanges.

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding under this notice:
· Programs relating to partisan political activity.

· Charitable or development activities.

· Construction programs.

· Programs that support specific religious activities.

· Fund-raising campaigns; commercial projects or strictly for-profit ventures · Lobbying for specific legislation or programs.

· Scientific research.

· Programs whose primary aim is the institutional development of the organization or the personal enrichment or career development of an individual.