U.S. Embassy Small Grants Programme in Brunei

Thematic areas:

Interested Organizations are encouraged to submit proposals in one of the following priority themes:

• Environment – Projects that support environmental preservation and conservation awareness, including awareness of climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Civic Education – Projects that support shared values, ideals, or rights; promotion of innovation and U.S. higher education
• Civil Society Development – Projects that support open, inclusive and diverse societies; capacity building of civil society organizations to address areas of concern for the Bruneian people
• Culture and Arts – Projects that support culture with a direct connection to the United States, including arts and performances
• Journalism – Projects that support best practices and excellence in journalism, combating disinformation, enhancing media literacy. Examples include programs that support investigative journalism and/or strengthen media and civil society organizations’ ability to counter disinformation
• Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Digital Economy – Projects that support innovative practices, entrepreneurship training, business skills, use of technology (e.g., using U.S. models), new U.S-Brunei partnerships and opportunities for start-up companies, social impact investment, an open and dynamic digital economy; and more diverse and inclusive economic growth
• COVID Resiliency – Projects that support or assist local nonprofits with organizational needs identified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs that bolster the long-term sustainability and resilience of local non-profit organizations.