The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, of the U.S. Department of State (Mission Ukraine) has
announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to
oversee the Public Affairs Section’s (PAS) network of American Spaces
throughout Ukraine to support U.S. engagement with Ukrainian audiences.
This network includes one America House in Kyiv; two America
Houses already opening in Odesa and Zaporizhzhya; two America Houses to be opened,
likely in Lviv and Kramatorsk (pending availability of funds); and seven other
American Spaces.
Objectives
- Overview of American Spaces in
Ukraine: PAS Kyiv’s network of American Spaces – which eventually will
include five America Houses and seven other American Spaces – serves as
the primary U.S. government platform for outreach to Ukrainians across the
country. American Spaces exemplify the U.S. commitment to a core tenet of
democracy: the citizen’s right to free access to information. American Spaces
also support the foundation of public diplomacy by creating a place for
in-person engagement with Ukrainian audiences. Embassy personnel, official
visitors, and implementing partners regularly connect with Ukrainians,
especially young leaders and young professionals, to inspire dialogue on
issues that matter most to U.S.-Ukraine relations.
- U.S. Embassy-Grantee
Relationship: Mission Ukraine supports the American Spaces network through
a combination of Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau-managed American
Spaces Support Funds and European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau-overseen
foreign assistance funds.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program
Funding: $2,100,000
- Award Ceiling: $2,100,000
- Program Performance Period:
Proposed programs should be completed between July 2021-2024 (36 months).
Priority Region: Kyiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhya, Lviv, Kramatorsk
Participants and Audiences: Intended audiences should vary by program and
specific activity. However, in general, the American Spaces are geared toward
youth engagement, i.e., Ukrainians aged 15-35.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are
eligible to apply:
- U.S. or Ukrainian public or
private not-for-profit organizations
- Applicants must be able to
demonstrate experience working in Ukraine and should have a legally
registered local office to provide program oversight. The applicant
organization must be able to demonstrate the ability to administer all
components of the program as outlined in this solicitation, and in
cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.
Post Date - 12-Mar-2021