The U.S. Mission in Morocco’s Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce the American Spaces Grant Funding 2021.
Proposals should focus on professional development, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) training, and American cultural programming aimed at Moroccan students and young professionals ages 15-30. Additionally, creative programs that educate audiences on how counter disinformation in the digital sphere will also be considered.
Programming will engage target audiences at Mission Morocco’s American Space Network, which includes Dar America Casablanca, the American Space Oujda, and the Marrakech American Corner.
- Professional Development for Moroccan Youth: Promote professional and soft skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation through mentoring and training to promote positive community engagement and increase employability; use professional and soft skills programming to introduce audiences to American models, precepts, and experts.
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Programming: Use STEAM programs to attract new audiences to American spaces and increase understanding of STEAM developments, including those with a connection to the United States.
- American-inspired Cultural Programming: Engage audiences through American-inspired cultural programming, including film, music, literature, history, or art.
- Countering Disinformation: Promote media literacy and other skills to help young people effectively identify online disinformation.
- Total available funding: $115,000
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Number of awards anticipated: 4-8 awards (dependent on amounts) (dependent on amounts)
- Length of performance period: 10 to 12 months
- Anticipated program start date: July 30, 2021
Priority Region: Morocco
Participants and Audiences: Moroccan youth and young professionals (15-30 years of age).
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Affairs Office encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, academic institutions, and individuals. All grantees must have a non-profit status.