U.S. Embassy Monrovia PDS Annual Program Statement

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PDS Monrovia is soliciting proposals from Liberian non-profit institutions, non-governmental organizations, or non-profit private or public academic institutions for funding to support programs that strengthen U.S.-Liberian ties. These proposals must focus on one or more of the priority areas specified below. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Liberia 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. Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: • Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions • Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs • Professional and academic exchanges and programs • Programs developed by alumni of a U.S. Government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program • Programs that expand PDS American Spaces activities • Roundtables, panels, and workshops • Media training • Election reporting training for community radio journalists in rural Liberia. • Training editors and talk show hosts on countering disinformation and propaganda. • Training social media content creators on posting accurate information.