Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus

The Public Diplomacy Section of the Embassy of the United States of America in the Republic of Cyprus is pleased to announce an open competition for Federal Awards (Grants) through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, aiming to support the strengthening of ties and advancing relations between the U.S. and Cyprus. The program will focus on priority areas such as enabling exchanges and academic collaboration, promoting cooperation in STEM fields, supporting American economic prosperity, enhancing regional security, and providing EducationUSA services. • Enable exchanges and academic collaboration: Projects which promote academic, student, and professional short-term exchange opportunities between the U.S. and Cyprus; support English language teaching by Americans in Cyprus; promote the English language for business/commercial purposes; and/or facilitate linkages between American and Cypriot educational institutions • Promote cooperation in STEM fields: Projects which enhance cooperation between the United States and Cyprus in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; leverage U.S. expertise in energy, AI, and cybersecurity; promote the application of U.S. technology and innovation. • Support American economic prosperity: Projects which enhance business and commercial ties between the U.S. and Cyprus; teach entrepreneurial or business skills using U.S. models; reduce causes of illegal migration. • Enhance regional security: Projects which encourage Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot interaction, towards a durable solution to the Cyprus issue, for the advancement of regional stability and to safeguard regional U.S. interests. • Provide EducationUSA services: Provide accurate, comprehensive, and unbiased information on all accredited U.S. colleges and universities to local individuals and institutions in Cyprus through maintaining a virtual advising office and representing the EducationUSA network for in-person educational events, fairs, and activities.