The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities and areas of interest, as well as procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This notice is subject to availability of funding.
Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Hong Kong and Macau invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Hong Kong and the United States and Macau through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. element or 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 and build partnerships.
Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization per quarter. Interested applicants from within Duke should contact fundopps@duke.edu as early as possible.
Deadline for Application: May 16, 2025
Priority will be given to project proposals that further one or more of the U.S. Consulate’s goals, including:
• Programs that support STEAM-related activities.
• Programs that promote American English language acquisition.
• Programs that promote economic empowerment, with a priority for under-represented communities.
• Programs that increase public awareness about the environment, sustainability, climate change, and conservation efforts.
• Programs and exchanges that facilitate academic and cultural engagements that highlight and/or discuss American expertise, experience and values, and universal human rights.
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from organizations in the United States, Hong Kong, and Macau, including:
• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;
• Public and private educational institutions
• Individuals;
• Public international organizations and Governmental institutions
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $50,000