The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv announces the 2021 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support projects in the educational area.

Themes

The projects which focus on the below themes will get priority:

• Professional development opportunities for educators representing secondary schools, colleges, universities, and state policy-making and policy-implementing organizations in the field of education.
• Development of active collaboration between educational institutions and NGOs, local administrations, and businesses to support regional development.
• Increasing access to quality education for public school and university students with special needs.
• Youth education programs with focus on engaging high school and university students in the areas of leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and civic education. NGOs managed by youth are encouraged to apply

Funding Information

Subject to availability of funds, organizations may apply for grants up to $40,000. Allowable costs are those directly related to the project activities. The program encourages but does not require organizations to provide cost-share and/or coordinate funding with other donors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ukrainian non-profit, non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply. U.S. registered NGOs are eligible to serve as subcontractors to Ukrainian Grant Recipients.
• Participation of U.S. educational experts is strongly encouraged. All projects should highlight U.S.-Ukrainian academic collaboration or advance Ukrainian educational goals by featuring significant U.S. research, educational approaches, and practical experience. Collaborative, sustained projects, and partnerships between U.S. and Ukrainian educational institutions, are preferred.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.