# U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-fi-fy25-01-u-s-embassy-in-finland-public-diplomacy-annual/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358347

> U.S. Mission to Finland offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on March 28, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-FI-FY25-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Finland |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 28, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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

## What the grant funds

Priority Program Areas: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland, invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and focus specifically on the following priority areas: • Promoting economic prosperity and entrepreneurship, especially the facilitation of technology and innovation cooperation • Addressing global security challenges and increasing understanding of Finland’s integration into NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives • Promoting youth, academic, and professional exchange programs • Promoting Arctic and High North collaboration 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 (including studies, study trips, conference participation or travel) • Programs implemented by an individual applicant with the intention of distributing funds to other implementors or participants • Programs which audiences’ age is below upper secondary/high school • Artist residencies • For-profit entities • None of the funds awarded resulting from this Notice of Funding Opportunity may be made available for subawards, direct financial support, or otherwise used to provide any payment or transfer to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The Notice of Funding Opportunity has been updated February 11 with the following: Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws None of the funds awarded under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) may be used for any initiatives or programs, or any activities that do not comply with Executive Order 14173 titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-FI-FY25-01 still open?

No. It closed on March 28, 2025. 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 March 28, 2025. 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.

### 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.