The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads Department efforts to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.
The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby Public Affairs Section's Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program seeks to fund proposals that promote shared goals between the U.S. and Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The program prioritizes initiatives that incorporate American cultural elements or connections and focus on economic empowerment, media literacy, and STEM/STEAM education, especially for women and girls. The total available funding is $500,000, with a maximum award of $24,000 for local organizations and $250,000 for international entities.