Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Notice of Funding Opportunity U.S. Mission to the European Union Funding Opportunity Title: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-USEU-PD-2020-002 Deadline for Applications: July 1, 2020 Total Amount Available: $200,000.00 Maximum for Each Award: $70,000.00 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission to the European Union, Office of Public Affairs (USEU PA) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is program statement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: USEU PA invites proposals that strengthen ties between the U.S. and the EU through programming that highlights shared values and promotes greater transatlantic cooperation. 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. Summary – USEU PA is soliciting proposals for projects designed for EU audiences that: Strengthen the transatlantic economic relationship through programs to address malign influence in the trade sphere; increase U.S./EU market access; promote data privacy and shared norms for the digital economy; and promote intellectual property rights; Advance the transatlantic partnership on common foreign policy and security objectives, such as increasing collective defense responsibilities; countering disinformation; balancing our relationships with China; promoting EU enlargement; backing democratic governance in Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Partnership countries; and aligning our policies on the Middle East; Enhance European energy security and promote sustainable development; Increase public understanding of transatlantic shared value. USEU PA seeks projects engaging EU policymakers, opinion shapers, and publics. Proposals may include but are not limited to: conferences, workshops, and training seminars featuring U.S. Government (USG) officials or non-USG individuals (please note that travel costs for USG officials cannot be covered by the grant). USEU PA encourages new and creative approaches that utilize digital technology, social media, and other innovative...

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