# Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-useu-pd-2021-001-public-diplomacy-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333108

> U.S. Mission to the European Union offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on May 28, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-USEU-PD-2021-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the European Union |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 28, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Applicants must be legally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, or academic institutions that comply with U.S. and EU requirements. EU-based applicants must be listed in the EU Transparency Register. https://ec.europa.eu/transparencyregister/public/ri/registering.do?locale=en Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity, but it is encouraged. Any cost sharing must be clearly laid out in the proposal and budget estimate. All applicants must have a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number from Dun and Bradstreet and an active SAM registration before award is granted. Please see full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Mission to the European Union’s Office of Public Affairs (USEU PA) is pleased to announce the availably of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This program statement outlines our funding priorities, strategic focus themes, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: USEU PA invites proposals that strengthen ties between the U.S. and the EU through programming which highlights shared values and promotes greater transatlantic cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field to promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Summary - USEU PA is soliciting proposals for projects designed for EU audiences that: Reaffirm the Transatlantic alliance remains the foundation of U.S./EU security, prosperity, and values through programs that build and sustain strong relationships between the United States and Europe across government, the private sector, civil society, and the next generation of leaders on both side of the Atlantic. Emphasize the importance of a free and fair transatlantic economy as a driver for growth, innovation, and economic recovery by addressing non-tariff barriers, facilitating market access, supporting transatlantic data transfers, improving supply chain resiliency, and addressing actors who do not adhere to the international rules-based system; Re-imagine solutions to the climate crisis and promote clean energy, as we work toward meeting carbon reduction targets; develop more ambitious goals to address climate change; and increase energy security for Europe; Encourage cutting-edge innovations in digital technologies while stimulating U.S.-EU partnership to set the norms and standards that will govern emerging technologies; Align U.S. and EU foreign policy and security goals to promote and protect democratic governments; support multilateral institutions; and strengthen the rules-based system; Counter malign influence from state and non-state actors, to include disinformation, corruption and economic manipulation, hybrid and cyber warfare, the undermining of democratic institutions, intellectual property theft, and challenges to global security. USEU PA seeks projects engaging EU policymakers, opinion shapers, and publics.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-USEU-PD-2021-001 still open?

No. It closed on May 28, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to the European Union accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

Closed May 28, 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 $50,000 each. About $250,000 in total across about 8 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.