American Spaces Support Funds Program
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The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Harare, through its Public Diplomacy Section, is soliciting proposals to secure a partner organization to provide administrative and programmatic support for the American Corner Gweru, a collaborative public space managed with the Gweru Memorial Public Library. The selected entity will be responsible for designing and implementing a diverse range of interactive programming centered on technology access, entrepreneurship training, innovation events, sports, and cultural initiatives that reflect American values and align with U.S. foreign policy objectives in Zimbabwe. All proposed activities must include a substantive American cultural component and demonstrate verifiable links to American experts, institutions, or organizations. Projects must be conducted entirely within Zimbabwe and target Zimbabwean participants to enhance public understanding of American society, policies, and perspectives. The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement with a maximum project duration of 18 months, and awards are contingent upon the availability of funds, with the U.S. government retaining the right to adjust the amount awarded based on priorities and budget constraints. Proposals must be submitted by August 2, 2026, under solicitation number AF-HAR-FY26-04, with inquiries directed to Reginah Mawere at publicdiplomacygrants-zim@state.gov. The initiative aims to strengthen the operational impact and community outreach of the American Corner Gweru by fostering vibrant, engaging programs that build lasting connections between the people of Zimbabwe and the United States.
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The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Harare, through its Public Diplomacy Section, announces and open competition to implement a program to provide administrative and programmatic support to the American Corner Gweru. The American Corner Gweru is a public space run jointly by the U.S. Embassy and Gweru Memorial Public Library. The program aims to find a qualified organization to manage and implement public diplomacy activities at this location. All proposals must include an American cultural component and show a clear connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions. The selected partner will organize interactive activities focused on technology access, entrepreneurship training, innovation events, sports activities, and cultural programs that reflect American values and support U.S. foreign policy goals in Zimbabwe. The purpose of this funding is to strengthen the Corner’s effectiveness by creating programs that help people better understand American perspectives, policies, and society. Project activities must take place in Zimbabwe and be directed at Zimbabwean audiences/participants.
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 18 months or less.
This notice is subject to availability of funding. The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated grants officer.