# Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/luxem-pds-fy24-01-accelerating-stem-and-climate-ambitions/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351772

> U.S. Mission to Luxembourg offered grants of up to $15,000 (at least $3,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. Applications closed on May 5, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | LUXEM-PDS-FY24-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Luxembourg |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 5, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000 |
| Award floor | $3,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals

The following organizations are eligible to apply:• U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.• Public and private educational institutions.• Public international organizations and governmental institutions.• Individuals (note that for-profit organizations are not eligible for this notice of funding opportunity. By extension, this means that an employee or owner of a for-profit organization may not apply as an individual solely to circumvent this restriction. If applying as an individual, you must include in your application an explanation of why you are uniquely qualified as an individual applicant.)• U.S. organizations and individuals applying for funding must partner with a Luxembourgish organization.

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions. The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions, including, but not limited to: Programs that raise awareness about space and satellite technology, space exploration, biotechnology, green technology, clean energy, climate change, the climate crisis, or sustainable finance. This could include educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, speakers, etc. Educational programs with a focus on interactive STEM skills, such as computer programming, coding, and robotics, or programs about the importance of protecting the environment, clean air and water and sustainability measures. Projects that share American best practices in STEM and space research, climate change, sustainability, sustainable finance, renewables, environmental protection, or biotechnology by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Luxembourg audiences. All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship. Please review the complete NOFO on the Funding Opportunities page on our website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/ , or in the related documents tab on the announcement on grants.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is LUXEM-PDS-FY24-01 still open?

No. It closed on May 5, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions?

U.S. Mission to Luxembourg accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions?

Closed May 5, 2024. 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 $15,000 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.
