The U.S. Consulate Lagos Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Nigeria 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.S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas:
- Women and girls’ empowerment
- Digital and 21st Century skills
- Mentorship and leadership training
- Political participation
- Promote democracy, good governance, and human rights
- Civic engagement
- Youth activism
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility of marginalized groups
- Environmental and climate change issues
- Community service projects
- Public awareness campaigns
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Tech
- Creative industries (film, music, fashion, literature, fine and performing arts)
- Women
- Cultural Preservation
- Training and capacity-building for local professionals
- Educational and cultural exchange for curators and art conservators
- Education (focus on public secondary school)
- Curriculum development
- Teacher training
Institutional Limit: 1 Proposal
Internal Deadline: February 7, 2024, 4:45pm
Funder Deadline: February 26, 2024, 5:00pm ET
