# U.S. Embassy Oslo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-osl-aps-fy24-0001-u-s-embassy-oslo-public-diplomacy-section-pds/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351625

> U.S. Mission to Norway offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $1,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make $100,000 in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-OSL-APS-FY24-0001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Norway |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 30, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo supports a variety of projects through its Small Grants Program, which is designed to support eligible organizations and individuals in the implementation of programs advancing U.S.-Norway relations. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our priority program areas and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Priority Program Areas All programs must include an American 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 perspectives. The program should have a public outreach component. We accept grant proposals on a rolling basis until the submission deadline, and are especially interested in projects and programs that: · Address global security challenges and increase understanding of the NATO alliance. · Engage Norwegians on Arctic issues, with a priority on youth, entrepreneurship, and technology. · Increase co-operation focused on the green transition and tackling climate change. · Partner with Norwegian government, business, media, and civil society to counter growing malign influences in the media. · Promote diversity and inclusion and showcase the diversity of the United States. · Preserve and conserve cultural heritage, especially the heritage of indigenous cultures and/or historically disadvantaged minorities. · Inform Norwegian youth about our shared values. · Promote U.S. higher education. In addition, we welcome grant proposals that include the following: · Collaboration across borders (for example, speaker tours involving other Nordic countries) · Cost sharing and partnerships with other organizations · Projects outside of Oslo · Projects from alumni of State Department exchange programs  Examples of the PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Educational and informational public programs ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION The following organizations are eligible to apply: · Not-for-profit organizations/associations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-OSL-APS-FY24-0001 still open?

No. It closed on September 30, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Oslo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement?

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

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Oslo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement?

Closed September 30, 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 $25,000 each. About $100,000 in total.

### 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.