# U.S. Mission Turkey Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ank-nofo-fy22-01-u-s-mission-turkey-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336750

> Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs offered grants of up to $75,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. Applications closed on February 4, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ANK-NOFO-FY22-01 |
| Agency | Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 4, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

• U.S. and Turkish not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S. and Turkish public and private higher educational institutions• IndividualsThe U.S. Mission cannot give grants to high schools, commercial firms, not-for-profit companies (such as techno parks), municipalities, or government establishments. There are no such restrictions for project partners.

## What the grant funds

U.S. Mission Turkey announces its country-wide grants program. Funding is available to support projects that address one or more of the following key bilateral themes: Support Shared Security Projects for consideration in this category should support and advance cooperation between the United States and Turkey in efforts to counter terrorism, address transnational crime, promote the role of women in peace and security, and increase cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean. Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Promote Innovation, Foster Entrepreneurship, and Improve the Digital Economy Proposals in this category may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurship training; small-and-medium enterprise (SME) planning; teaching marketing and outreach techniques; fostering research and development/innovation; and advancing awareness of and adherence to labor rights and laws. Proposals are welcome that strengthen the open and dynamic digital economy and that highlight sectors with growth potential such as local tourism/hospitality, value-added agrobusiness, innovative agricultural technology/practices, and inclusive financial services. These projects could include the utilization of cloud-based technology to meet local needs, training on the importance of the free flow of data, and improving the data literacy of citizens to take advantage of publicly-available information. Proposals are welcome to increase cooperation between U.S. and Turkish scientists and industry, particularly in the fields of agricultural technology innovation, green technology applications, combatting climate change, developing the blue economy, and efforts to address Covid-19. Proposals that partner with U.S. private sector firms to strengthen business-to-business relationships and those that harness the Turkish-American diaspora’s knowledge, experience, and investment resources to spur growth in economically disadvantaged regions across Turkey are welcome. Reinforce Democratic Values Proposals in this area should reinforce respect for international human rights norms within Turkey, counter gender-based violence, support LGBTQI rights, promote the rule of law and freedom of expression, and/or strengthen the capacity of Turkish media and civil society in order to advocate for human rights and freedoms. Programs here may also aim to assist Turkish media as well as media consumers in identifying and responding to misinformation and disinformation. Foster Turkish and U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is ANK-NOFO-FY22-01 still open?

No. It closed on February 4, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Mission Turkey Grants Program?

Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Mission Turkey Grants Program?

Closed February 4, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $75,000 each.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.