Funding Opportunity: Promoting Democratic Principles in Zimbabwe

Funding Opportunity: Promoting Democratic Principles in Zimbabwe


Program Description

The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe under the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for creative, sustainable, engaging projects that build support for democratic principles and values. Project proposals must address any facet of supporting democratic principles including advancing human rights, developing a free press, supporting free speech, increasing the engagement of citizens and civil society, raising awareness of disinformation, or other elements required for a strong, resilient democracy.

All program proposals must strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and Zimbabwe and must have a strong, central, American element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) (separate from involvement with the U.S. Mission or its American Corners).

This program supports the U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy efforts to renew democracy through defending free speech, inspiring civic activism, and elevating civil society’s ability to influence key decision makers.

Theory of Change:

By supporting freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of thought, the U.S. Embassy partnering with civil society, academic organizations, and the media will improve accountable, democratic governance in Zimbabwe through an engaged citizenry and respect for fundamental human rights.

Program Objectives:

All proposals must meet the following objectives: