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U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom PDS Annual Program Statement

ID: OFOP0001689 • Type: Posted

Description

The US Embassy to the United Kingdom's Public Diplomacy Section, PDS, is pleased to announce the launch of its annual Public Diplomacy grants program. The Annual Program Statement outlines the Embassy's funding priorities, strategic themes of focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. We will only accept applications with budgets within the range of USD 10000 minimum to USD 100000 maximum. We invite proposals from the following entities for projects that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the United Kingdom Individuals Nongovernmental, not for profit, civil society organizations Think tanks, not for profit Government institutions Academic institutions, not for profit All programs must promote at least one US Embassy priority program area and include a US element or connection. Democracy and Shared Values Global Challenges Climate Change, Science, and Technology Programs can include US experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of US policies and perspectives. Examples of grants program projects include, but are not limited to Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs. Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions. Professional and academic exchanges and projects. Professional development workshops and training. All proposed programs must include a public-facing element, targeting audiences across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with special consideration for youth audiences aged 18 to 35 and regions outside of London.
Background
The U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is launching its annual Public Diplomacy grants program for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. This program aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the United Kingdom by funding projects that promote U.S. Embassy priority areas and include a U.S. element or connection.

Grant Details
Proposals are invited from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for projects that promote at least one of the following priority program areas: Democracy and Shared Values; Global Challenges; Climate Change, Science, and Technology.

Examples of eligible projects include academic lectures, cultural workshops, professional exchanges, and public-facing programs targeting audiences across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales with a focus on youth aged 18-35. All applications must have budgets ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations such as civil society organizations and think tanks with programming experience. Governmental institutions and not-for-profit educational institutions are also eligible. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply.

Applicants may only submit one proposal per organization.

Period of Performance
The performance period for funded projects is expected to be between 1 to 12 months within the fiscal year 2025.

Grant Value
The total amount available for this grant program is up to $800,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 11/29/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity OFOP0001689 for U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom PDS Annual Program Statement with funding of $800,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 0 total grants will be made worth between $10,000 and $100,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 29, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Aug. 15, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 231 Days
Last Updated
Nov. 29, 2024, 4:25 a.m. EST
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Individuals Non-governmental, not for profit, civil society organizations Think tanks (not for profit) Government institutions Academic institutions (not or profit)

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$100,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
$800,000
Estimated Number of Grants
0

Contacts

Contact
U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=0f8fb82647c25a9067358810326d43a5&view=Default

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