US Embassy (London) / British Association for American Studies – Small Grants Programme

The British Association for American Studies (BAAS), with the support of the United States Embassy, London, is delighted to announce that the US Embassy Small Grants Programme is now open.  The Programme seeks to provide funding for cultural, educational and outreach activities that will foster American Studies and otherwise enhance the understanding of the United States in the United Kingdom.

Grants may be requested for a range of activities, including (but not limited to):
•    Curriculum development, including schools activities;
•    Student exchanges;
•    US and UK Speaker programs;
•    Film and arts programming;
•    Conferences and symposia;
•    Faculty development and exchange;
•    Public dissemination of academic research.

Applications for activities that introduce new audiences to American studies and / or have a focus on children, young people, and disadvantaged communities are welcome. Applicants need to show how they intend to actively promote an understanding of the United States and how they will engage with American studies communities and the wider public.

Deadlines for the US Embassy / BAAS Small Grants Programme in 2018-19: 10 December 2018 (for activities commencing from 1st February 2019 onwards) or 1 May 2019 (for activities commencing from 1st July 2019 onwards)

PLEASE NOTE: ALL ACTIVITY MUST BE COMPLETED BY 31st DECEMBER 2019

For further details of the application process and a downloadable copy of the Application Form, please see:https://www.baas.ac.uk/opportunities-awards-2/research-funding/us-embassy-baas-small-grants-programme/ For further enquiries, please contact: embassygrants@baas.ac.uk