PDS-FI-FY22-01: U.S. Embassy Finland Small Grants Program FY2022
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 Finland notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to Finland offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 24, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$100,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 24, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 15, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 14, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Non-profits
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $20,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy Finland is particularly, but not exclusively, interested in proposals focused on the following themes: Increasing cooperation between Arctic states and communities Increasing collaboration and exchange between American and Finnish students and teachers Promoting diversity and inclusion Promoting economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and innovation Addressing climate change and changing environmental conditions Addressing global security challenges and increasing understanding of NATO policy Examples of PDS Small Grants Programs include, but are not limited to: Programs and outreach activities highlighting shared values and human rights. Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs. Youth leadership and skills development programs. Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions. Depending on availability of funding, it is preferable to indicate whether the project is scalable.
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 PDS-FI-FY22-01 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Finland Small Grants Program FY2022?
U.S. Mission to Finland accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Finland Small Grants Program FY2022?
Closed March 15, 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 $20,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 10 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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