Online Application Link:
Brasilia Edital de Projetos Application Form

General Information

* Contingent on the availability of funding

Eligibility

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S Embassy and Consulates in Brazil encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. Cooperation and support of federal or local government authorities is welcome.

For-profit, commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, and family members of employees are not eligible to apply.

Priority Areas

• DEMOCRATIC VALUES 
  Programs that strengthen and empower civil society and promote human rights, diversity, social equity and inclusion, rule of law, freedom of the press, and other democratic values. Also, programs that counter misinformation or disinformation.
• EDUCATION
  Programs related to promoting study in the United States, the internationalization of Brazilian institutions of higher education, and/or the creation of linkages between American and Brazilian institutions of higher learning. Also, programs that promote U.S. studies in Brazil.
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE 
  Programs that promote English language development, either focusing on language instruction and methodology, or relating it to any of the above themes. Programs can be for learners, educators, or specialists in the fields and should promote critical thinking, inclusion, diversity, and equity.
• INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
  Programs that aim to build capacity in social and economic entrepreneurship and focus on inclusion of under-represented groups in the economy.
• STEAM LEARNING 
  Programs that help underrepresented communities learn, adopt, and thrive from Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts, and Math (STEAM) education and activities, including programs that help young people learn future job skills, such as coding, Internet of Things (IoT), creative thinking, as well as connecting it to the importance of learning English.
• THE AMAZON AND THE ENVIRONMENT 
  Programs that promote ​forest management and preservation, as well as biodiversity while improving the inclusion, prosperity and well-being of indigenous peoples and local communities in the Amazon. Also, programs that promote the sustainable use of biodiversity, through the development of the bioeconomy.
• U.S. FOREIGN POLICY 
  Programs that help Brazilian audiences analyze, debate, and understand U.S. foreign policy.

Online Application Link: 
Porto Alegre Edital de Projetos Application Form

General Information

* Contingent on the availability of funding

Eligibility

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S Embassy and Consulates in Brazil encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.

For-profit, commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, and family members of employees are not eligible to apply.

Priority Areas

• DEMOCRACY
  • Social Inclusion: Advancing human rights, diversity, and freedom of speech. Protect and empower members of marginalized and under-represented groups.
  • Press Freedom and Combating Disinformation: Promote press freedom, innovation, and factual reporting. Increase media literacy and combat disinformation.
  • Education, English, and Culture: Advance U.S.-Brazil cooperation in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts and Math) among youth, enhance English learning among underserved audiences, increase understanding of Brazil and U.S shared history and culture through culinary traditions, music, art, film, sports, literature, and other cultural forms.
• ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SECURITY
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Promote bilateral trade and investment, economic integration, entrepreneurship, innovation, science and technology.  Promote and support economic inclusivity, entrepreneurship, and innovation driven by and among under-represented groups.
  • Environment, Sustainability, and Governance: Promote building a green economy, sustainable business practices, investments in energy transition and green business, and incentives for innovation, education and exchange in the climate sphere.
  • Citizen and Regional Security: Support law enforcement and civil society cooperation and exchange to decrease crime and strengthen engagement and opportunities in minority communities

Online Application Link:
Recife Edital de Projetos Application Form

General Information

* Contingent on the availability of funding

Eligibility

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S Embassy and Consulates in Brazil encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, international organizations, and individuals. Cooperation and support of federal or local government authorities is welcome.

For-profit, commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, and family members of employees are not eligible to apply.

Priority Areas

• DEMOCRATIC VALUES – SOCIAL INCLUSION
  Projects that promote shared U.S.-Brazil democratic values such as universal human rights, citizen participation, accessibility, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, etc., to protect and empower people, with a particular emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• EDUCATION – ENGLISH LANGUAGE – CULTURE – STEAM
  Projects that advance shared U.S. and Brazilian priorities in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts, and Mathematics), promote training for teachers of English or enhance English learning among specific audiences, increase understanding of shared history and culture, or build linkages between U.S. and Brazilian higher education or research institutions
• ENVIRONMENT – SUSTAINABILITY – CLIMATE CHANGE
  Projects that prevent environmental degradation, stress sustainability, and promote environmental conservation, including educational or community projects that prepare citizens impacted by climate change or reduce the harms of climate change.
• INNOVATION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  Projects that support economic inclusivity, develop job skills, or drive innovation by and for under-represented groups to build entrepreneurial capacity, including, but not limited to safe 5G, protections for intellectual property, women’s and girls’ empowerment, and coding.

Online Application Link:
Rio de Janeiro Edital de Projetos Application Form

General Information

* Contingent on the availability of funding,

Eligibility

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S Embassy and Consulates in Embassy and Consulates in Brazil encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.

For-profit, commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, and family members of employees are not eligible to apply.

Priority Areas

Round I

• Education: Promote study in the United States, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts, and Mathematics) learning, U.S.-Brazil higher education partnerships, and English-language learning.
• Human Rights: Promote human rights, especially for marginalized groups, with focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
• Democracy:  Strengthen civil society; promote rule of law and other democratic values.
• Media literacy and misinformation: Promote media literacy and develop strategies to combat misinformation practices that can undermine and influence democratic values; encourage responsible journalism.

Round II

• Gaming/E-Sports: Projects that provide young people, especially from underprivileged communities, with access to technical training and marketable job skills.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation:  Build capacity in both areas and focus on inclusion of under-represented groups.
• Environment / Climate Change:  Promote the sustainable use of natural resources, the development of the bioeconomy, and conservation of the environment

Online Application Link:
São Paulo Edital de Projetos Application Form

General Information

* Contingent on the availability of funding,

Eligibility

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S Embassy and Consulates in Brazil encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. Cooperation and support of federal or local government authorities is welcome

For-profit, commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, and family members of employees are not eligible to apply.

Priority Areas

Round I

• • Promoting Democratic Values and Institutions
    Description:  Following the December 2021 Summit for Democracy, the Consulate seeks proposals that advance the Summit’s three pillars:
    • Strengthening democracy and defending against authoritarianism;
    • Addressing and fighting corruption; and
    • Promoting respect for human rights and protecting the rights of the most vulnerable members of society.

    
    Possible Problem Statement:  Lack of transparency and freedom of information erodes public confidence in democratic institutions, the rule of law, separation of powers, and democratic voting, and increases vulnerability to corruption and violation of human rights. Proposals promoting transparency and resilience of democratic values, institutions, and practices are encouraged.

• • Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience
    Description:  As extreme climate events such as floods, droughts, fires, rising temperatures and sea levels become more commonplace, communities lacking resources to mitigate and adapt are affected most severely.  Innovative initiatives, particularly at local levels, are encouraged to build capacity and support for mitigation and resilience strategies, especially for vulnerable, underserved communities.Possible Problem Statement: Vulnerable groups—elderly, poor, marginalized, and under-represented residents—are disproportionately affected by uneven development of climate change mitigation strategies, poor infrastructure, and low service capacities at community levels. Innovative initiatives are required to help communities become more resilient through new skills and tools to adapt to, and mitigate the negative impacts of, climate change.

• Capacity-Building for Science Communications
  Description:  The Consulate welcomes proposals aiming to reinforce popular understanding of the importance of data-driven public policies and scientific research through projects that focus on social communication for broad public consumption. Initiatives should increase the capacity of Brazilian subject-matter experts in science and public health fields to help them engage more effectively with audiences vulnerable to distortion and disinformation, and/or enhance the capacity of Brazilian educators to teach media literacy and critical thinking to counter “fake news” and other forms of misinformation, particularly during environmental and public health crises.Possible Problem Statement:  The rise of disinformation, distortion, and “fake news” has affected the understanding of data-driven public policy which, in turn, has impacted responses to twin global crises of climate change and COVID-19.  To counter false narratives more effectively, science communicators and educators require targeted training, tools, and resources to elevate and amplify their voices, as well as to promote greater civic literacy in science, critical thinking, and science inquiry skills.

Round II

• Promoting U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Inclusive STEAM Education
  Description:  Greater accessibility and inclusion for underrepresented demographic groups in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts, and Math) is a priority for the U.S. Embassy/Consulates. We encourage innovative programs that leverage U.S.-Brazil cooperation to enhance STEAM education and promote greater diversity and inclusion in STEAM fields and career pathways.
  Possible Problem Statements:
• • • Studies indicate that underprivileged/underrepresented communities are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change yet receive a disproportionately small share of resources and services to cope with environmental impacts of climate change. At the same time, women, Afro-Brazilians, and indigenous peoples are underrepresented in STEAM fields which guide society’s climate change response. Consequently, the needs and interests of the most vulnerable are also underrepresented in current climate change mitigation strategies. 
    • In 2020, Brazilian Customs officials seized over a million IPTV boxes used for digital piracy. Currently, authorities destroy the seized devices and they become landfill waste. However, these IPTV boxes could be sanitized, reformatted, and repurposed for use in public schools, libraries, or other educational settings as internet-enabled devices or, even without connectivity, as tools for teaching basic programming skills.  The Consulate seeks proposals for a “proof of concept” pilot project to upcycle up to 2000 seized IPTV boxes, repurpose them for educational use in under-resourced settings and, following the implementation, provide a thorough pilot project evaluation to assess future potential to scale up this initiative (subject to funding availability).

• Promoting Inclusive Economic Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
  Description:  Programs promoting U.S.-Brazil trade and investment, entrepreneurship, digital economic development, innovation, and economic empowerment and inclusion of underrepresented demographics, including women, Afro-Brazilians, indigenous populations, and other marginalized groups.

Possible Problem Statement: The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic multiplied the educational and economic hardships that under-resourced communities face. Pandemic recovery will require new, more inclusive strategies and opportunities for economic empowerment that help to reduce or overcome barriers for new entrepreneurs to experiment, innovate, and gain access to the digital economy.

Online Application Link:  Belo Horizonte Edital de Projetos Application Form

General Information

* Contingent on the availability of funding,

Eligibility

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S Embassy and Consulates in Brazil encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society,
think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, Department of State Alumni (as individual applicants) and Governmental institutions.

For-profit commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates, and family members of employees  are not eligible to apply.

Priority Areas

• EDUCATION: Programs that build linkages between U.S. and Minas Gerais institutes of higher learning, support the internationalization of higher education in Minas Gerais, and/or promote study in the United States.
• ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION: Projects that stress sustainability and/or promote environmental conservation, including educational or community projects that prepare citizens impacted by climate change or reduce the harms of climate change.
• SOCIAL ISSUES: Programs that promote human rights, diversity, and inclusion.
• ECONOMIC GROWTH: Programs related to bilateral trade, entrepreneurship, innovation, and women’s economic empowerment.
• CULTURAL DIPLOMACY: Activities promoting U.S. culture through culinary traditions, music, art, film, sports, literature, and other cultural forms.
• DEMOCRATIC VALUES: Programs that strengthen civil society and promote human rights, women’s empowerment, diversity, racial equity, rule of law, freedom of the press, and other democratic values. Also, programs that counter misinformation or disinformation.