Purpose of Small Grants:
PAS Gaborone invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Botswana, build up the knowledge-based economy, promote renewable energy, promote climate change adaptation and mitigation, empower women in public leadership, enhance security,
reinforce conservation roles, motivate the development of civil society, encourage diversity and inclusion of minority groups, and facilitate cultural and exchange programming that promotes shared values and bilateral cooperation.
All programs must include an American element, or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U. S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PAS Small Grants programs include, but are not limited to:
Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs.
Renewable energy, climate change adaptation or mitigation projects designed to raise awareness, educate, and benefit local communities.
Natural resource management workshops for local community-based organizations.
Anti-pollution and waste management awareness workshops for communities and city management officials.
Human-wildlife conflict awareness and mitigation workshops for rural communities.
Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.
Professional and academic exchanges and programs