Public Diplomacy Grants Program in the UK

Deadline: 13 August 2024

The U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual Public Diplomacy Grants Program.

Purpose

PAS manages the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom’s grants program. They invite proposals from the following entities for projects that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the United Kingdom:
- Individuals
- non-governmental/not-for-profit/civil society organizations
- think tanks (not-for-profit)
- government institutions
- academic institutions (not-for-profit)
Programs can include U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. 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 18-35.

Priority Program Areas

Democracy and Shared Values: Activities that promote the U.S.-UK bilateral relationship and build people-to-people ties.
- Special attention will be given to projects that enhance the UK public’s understanding of U.S. elections; promote the shared values between the U.S. and the UK, including the commitment to democracy and human rights, women’s empowerment, and equity and inclusion to support underserved communities.
Global Challenges: Activities that build public support for the U.S.-UK alliance and U.S. foreign policy priorities related to shared national security challenges; shared democratic values; and/or address transnational challenges such as mis- and disinformation from hostile actors; and/or projects that promote peaceful dialogue and counter radicalization, and equity and social justice.
- Special attention will be given to projects focused on countering mis/disinformation; bolstering support for Ukraine; raising awareness around PRC interventionist activities; and promoting peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.
Climate Change, Science, and Technology: Activities that build awareness, action and cooperation on global priorities including climate/environment, sustainability, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, STEAM, and/or improve the connections between U.S. and UK businesses. Special attention will be given to projects that:
- Advance collaboration on the safe and responsible use of AI; promote climate-smart policies and infrastructure to support green growth and transatlantic security; and support women and girls in developing STEAM skills.

Funding Information

Awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000.

Duration

Length of Performance Period: 1 to 12 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants
- The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from the United States and the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales):
  - Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience.
  - Individuals.
  - Not-for-profit or governmental educational institutions; and
  - Governmental institutions.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Other Eligibility Requirement
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.