PAS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Liberia through educational, cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include American cultural or educational content, or incorporate American expert/s, organization/s, institution/s and/or resources while promoting increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and building ties between the U.S. and Liberia. Programs must fit within priority program areas as identified below:
- Strengthening Democratic Institutions
- Increasing the capacity of Liberians to lead the country's development and self-sustenance
- Empowering Civil Society, especially women
- Bolstering Education at all levels
- Strengthening links and collaboration among U.S. State Department exchange program alumni to enhance their outreach, skills or community service capacity
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
- Virtual or live academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
- Virtual or live academic efforts to improve skills including but not limited to literacy and STEM;
- Professional and academic exchanges and projects that enhance knowledge in critical gap areas;
- Media projects and training that expand reach, accountability, transparency, or professionalism;
- Social movement programs to support political transparency and accountability; and,
- Sports and extracurricular programs for underserved and marginalized communities.
SPECIAL NOTE: Please ensure your proposal accounts for and respects the current realities of COVID-19 related restrictions on travel, gathering and social distancing.