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PDS-FI-FY24-01: U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Closed Closed July 31, 2024 Opportunity PDS-FI-FY24-01

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 2023.

U.S. Mission to Finland offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on July 31, 2024.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 11, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.

Other notices with this title

U.S. Mission to Finland has posted this title under other numbers: earlier or later rounds, or the same competition for another area. Each has its own dates and may change its rules.

NoticePostedDeadlineStatus
PDS-FI-FY25-01January 21, 2025Closed March 28, 2025Closed
PDS-FIN-FY23-01February 8, 2023Closed August 31, 2023Closed

Key dates

PostedOctober 11, 2023
DeadlineJuly 31, 2024
Archived by Grants.govSeptember 30, 2024

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.

All 13 applicant types the notice lists

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Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

Description: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Finland, U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. PDS Finland invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values. All programs must include an American perspective, societal or cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and viewpoints. A confirmed local Finnish organization (or partnering organization) must be identified in the grant application. Additionally, programs must include a public outreach component(s), such as livestreaming, masterclasses, traditional media, digital outreach, or events open to audiences. Examples of PDS Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to: Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Academic and professional lectures, and seminars; Professional and academic exchanges and programs Priority Program Areas: Proposals that relate to the Arctic and increasing cooperation between Arctic states and communities; Addressing climate change and changing environmental conditions; Proposals that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); Proposals that address global security challenges and increasing understanding of NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives; Proposals that increase collaboration and exchange between American and Finnish students and teachers; Proposals that promote economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and innovation; Proposals that counter disinformation The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activities; Charitable or development activities; Construction programs; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; Programs intended for an individual’s personal enrichment or career development; Programs that do not include an organization based in Finland; Grants to for-profit entities

Category: Other.

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.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees2,478$50.3 million
Meridian International CenterDistrict of Columbia27$6.5 million
American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc.District of Columbia72$4.7 million
Cultural Vistas, Inc.District of Columbia22$4.7 million
World Learning Inc.Vermont25$4.4 million

Top states: District of Columbia ($44.3 million), New York ($12.8 million), California ($12.3 million), Virginia ($5.3 million), Texas ($4.8 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-FY24-01 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

Who can apply for U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Finland accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.

What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement?

Closed July 31, 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 $50,000 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.

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