BER-APS-FY21-001: FY21 Annual Program Statement
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Germany notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Germany offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $2,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. It expected to make about 16 awards worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on August 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 2, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25,000
- Award floor$2,000
- Total funding$200,000
- Expected awards16
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER-APS-FY22-001 | December 3, 2021 | Closed March 20, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 14, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
PLEASE REFER TO THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE FULL APS DOCUMENT UNDER THE RELATED DOCUMENTS TAB IN THIS POSTING. SUBMISSIONS THROUGH GRANTS.GOV AND WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FORMAT AND ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE ALSO CAREFULLY READ THE ELIGIBILITY INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION C. NON-GERMAN APPLICANTS MUST CREDIBLY ASSURE THAT THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FOR GERMAN AUDIENCES. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining U.S. Embassy funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Submitted applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This document contains both general priorities for Germany-wide and Berlin/Brandenburg area projects as well as regional priorities from each of the U.S. Consulates General located throughout Germany. If your organization is considering an application for a regionally focused project, please consult the specific Consulate’s priority program areas in this NOFO. Please ensure to indicate for which region you are applying by prefacing the application title with one of the codes below and carefully follow the instructions in this document. BER; Berlin; Germany-wide projects, Berlin, Brandenburg DUS; Düsseldorf; North Rhine-Westphalia FRA; Frankfurt; Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Baden-Württemberg HAM; Hamburg; Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Hamburg, Bremen LEI; Leipzig; Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, Thuringia MUN; Munich; Bavaria A. Program Description 1. General Information and Germany-Wide Priorities The U.S. Embassy in Berlin invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values. All programs must include an American perspective, societal or cultural element, and/or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and viewpoints. Additionally, programs must include public outreach components, such as livestreaming, traditional media, digital outreach, or events open to the general public.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is BER-APS-FY21-001 still open?
No. It closed on August 15, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for FY21 Annual Program Statement?
U.S. Mission to Germany accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals.
What is the deadline for FY21 Annual Program Statement?
Closed August 15, 2021. 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 $25,000 each. About $200,000 in total across about 16 awards.
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.
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