The United States has announced grants for Kenyan youth worth Ksh6 million for each successful applicant under the U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Nairobi.
In a statement on Thursday, January 26, the aim of the program is to enhance ideas that strengthen cultural, academic and professional ties between US and Kenya.
All ideas were, however, required to include an American cultural element, and must have a connection with American experts or organisations that will promote an increased understanding of US policy.
"Priority will be given to proposals with creative, new approaches not previously or recently funded through the Public Diplomacy Section’s Annual Program Statement," the statement read in part.
Areas outside the five largest metropolitan areas (Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret) will be prioritised.
In addition, civil society leaders, social influencers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, established opinion leaders and underrepresented groups and communities were encouraged to apply.
Programs that were left out of the funding scheme include programs relating to partisan political activity, charitable activities, construction programs, programs that support specific religious activities and fund-raising campaigns.
Other programs not eligible for funding include scientific or specific academic research, programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organisation, scholarships and commercial or non-profit activities.
The deadline for application is April 30, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are advised to access the application forms at www(dot)grants(dot)gov(slash)web(slash)grants(slash)forms(dot)html
In order to be considered for funding, you must include the following documents; a proposal, a budget, a budget narrative, a One-page Curriculum Vitae, and letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner.
An official permission letter (if required), a unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) will be required.
All applications materials must be submitted by email to nairobigrants(at)state(dot)gov
