U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
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 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).
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://science.osti.gov/ascr
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is open to all Afghan and international organizations and companies operating in Afghanistan with direct experience organizing large scale conferences or events, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan.
Organizations must demonstrate current country registration license (if applicable), competent programmatic ability, and be able to meet reporting requirements.
International organizations that do not have a branch office in Afghanistan are required to partner with an Afghan organization.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://fi.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Mission Finland Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2025-01-21
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2025-06-30
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