# Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-useu-pd-2022-002-public-diplomacy-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/340169

> U.S. Mission to the European Union offered grants of up to $45,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on June 8, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-USEU-PD-2022-002 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the European Union |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 8, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $45,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $200,000 |
| 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

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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 help the U.S. Mission to the EU: Reaffirm a revitalized U.S.-EU partnership addresses global and regional threats and challenges; Emphasize how the transatlantic economy boasts deeper trade, investment, and energy cooperation, and presents a united front against non-market and coercive economic practices; Demonstrate how the U.S.-EU partnership promotes strengthened democracy, human rights, and rule of law globally; Re-imagine transatlantic 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 on these topics through a transatlantic lens. Proposals may include but are not limited to conferences, workshops, exchanges, events, and training seminars featuring U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-USEU-PD-2022-002 still open?

No. It closed on June 8, 2022. 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 nonprofits and colleges and universities.

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

Closed June 8, 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 $45,000 each. About $200,000 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.