NOFO: U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program

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

Funding Information

• Award Ceiling: $20,000
• Award Floor: $5,000
• Length of performance period: 3 to 24 months

Eligibility Criteria

• All programs must include a U.S. perspective, societal or cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and viewpoints in the priority program areas.
• Additionally, programs must include public outreach components, such as livestreaming, masterclasses, traditional media, digital outreach, and/or events open to audiences.
• If you are an individual or organizations based outside Finland, a confirmed local Finnish organization (or partnering organization) must be identified in the grant application.
• The Public Diplomacy Section considers the following applicants eligible, including:
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations
  • Individuals
  • Non-profit educational institutions;
  • Public international organizations and governmental institutions

Ineligibility Criteria

• 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
  • 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).

For more information, visit Grants.gov.