The U.S. Mission to Ethiopia is inviting proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and the African Union by highlighting shared values and promoting cooperation. The proposed projects should convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area, or include a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Some of the priority areas include highlighting U.S.-AU cooperation, countering terrorism and extremism, strengthening institutions, ensuring fair economic and trade relationships, promoting leadership and entrepreneurship in science and technology, encouraging English language learning, advancing economic prosperity, journalism capacity building, and/or expanding media literacy. The estimated funding for this opportunity is $50,000, and the award ceiling is $50,000. The award floor is $5,000. • The proposed projects should promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. • The projects should convey an American cultural element. • The projects should support a priority program area. • The projects should include a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field. • The proposed projects should demonstrate how they will make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.