1. Project Objectives PD small grants’ projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how the proposed activities make the United States more prosperous, while celebrating Freedom2...
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Eligible applicants:
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Where:
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Award:
$5k–$50k.
Total program pool: $100,000.
Matching funds:
not required.
Deadline type: Fixed.
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1. Project Objectives PD small grants’ projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how the proposed activities make the United States more prosperous, while celebrating Freedom250 and American excellence. Priority will be given to projects that deliver tangible, measurable benefits to interests; elevate leadership and credibility; promote reciprocal and mutually beneficial engagement with Burma, and focus on one of the priority areas outlined below. COMMERCIAL ADVANCEMENT – Projects that advance –Burma economic ties and prosperity by strengthening entrepreneurs and businesses that align with commercial and strategic interests. Proposals should promote robust commercial diplomacy and workforce competitiveness, including through the use of innovation, digital tools, and AI‑enabled technologies, and create concrete opportunities for –linked integration into -relevant supply chains. DIGITAL FREEDOM, ONLINE SAFETY, AND ANTI‑SCAM AWARENESS – Projects that strengthen digital literacy and help protect users from online harms that threaten and Burmese interests. Proposals should focus on exposing and countering fraudulent online schemes and scam centers; building skills to report online fraud, identity theft, and financial scams; and promoting responsible, secure use of digital platforms and tools, including in cross‑border and ‑linked online activity. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING – Programs that advance America First priorities by providing Business English and English for Entrepreneurship essential to –linked regional stability. Proposals should build high‑level English skills needed to work with American companies, navigate standards and contracts, participate in regional supply chains, and engage in lawful, rules‑based economic activity. Activities may include targeted English training for future business leaders that uses case studies and clearly supports economic and strategic interests in the Indo‑Pacific. REGIONAL STABILITY AND AMERICAN EXCELLENCE – Projects that explain and highlight the role in maintaining a secure Indo‑Pacific, and that underscore American excellence in security economic leadership. Proposals should deepen understanding of how economic engagement contribute to regional stability and why this benefits the United States. Activities may include programs that feature experts or content on Indo‑Pacific strategy, maritime and economic security, or resilient supply chains, and that clearly communicate strategic objectives to Burma‑based audiences. EDUCATION – Programs that advance America First priorities and American excellence by equipping Burma’s students and young adults with skill‑based and vocational training that strengthens –relevant economic competitiveness. Proposals should promote accurate understanding of culture; and build durable linkages with American cultural institutions. Activities may include training for artists that uses expertise and clearly supports reputation in Burma, consistent with applicable travel restrictions and visa policies. Project Audiences: Primary beneficiaries of PD small grants may include, but are not limited to: • Emerging leaders across Burma seeking to expand professional collaboration and leadership impact; • Youth and early-career professionals developing technical skills aligned with economic growth sectors; • society professionals, or public and private sector practitioners engaged in innovation, applied education, or digital security initiatives. Target audiences may vary depending on project design but should clearly identify geographic reach, professional background, and demographic characteristics relevant to project objectives. Project Goals: Funded projects should advance one or more of the following goals: • Strengthen Burma economic engagement by building the capacity of Burmese students to participate in -linked supply chains.
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