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Accelerating STEM and Space Ambitions

ID: LUXEM-PDS-FY25-02 • Type: Posted

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg announces an open competition for organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOI) to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Accelerating STEM and Space Ambitions.

The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and Accelerating STEM and Space Ambitions, including, but not limited to:

  • Programs that raise awareness about space and satellite technology, space exploration, biotechnology, and emerging technologies. This could include: educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, speakers, etc.
  • Educational programs with a focus on interactive STEM skills, such as computer programming, coding, and robotics, or programs about space, cybersecurity, biotechnology, etc.
  • Projects that share American best practices in STEM and technological innovation, including space research, biotechnology, and cybersecurity by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Luxembourg audiences.

All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship.

Please review the complete NOFO on the Funding Opportunities page on our website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/ or in the related documents tab on the announcement on grants.gov for information on how to submit a Statement of Interest.

Background
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, part of the U.S. Department of State, is announcing an open competition for organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOI) aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg. This will be achieved through programs focused on Accelerating STEM and Space Ambitions. The goal is to enhance understanding and collaboration in areas such as space exploration, biotechnology, and emerging technologies.

Grant Details
The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals for programs that include:

- Raising awareness about space and satellite technology, space exploration, biotechnology, and emerging technologies through educational programs for young people.
- Trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, and speakers.
- Educational programs focusing on interactive STEM skills such as computer programming, coding, robotics, space studies, cybersecurity, and biotechnology.
- Sharing American best practices in STEM and technological innovation by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Luxembourg audiences.

All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences and include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts to promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of funded activities include professional speaker programs, cultural exchanges, public messaging campaigns using social media and new media, and cultural programming related to the arts.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, governmental institutions, and individuals. For-profit organizations are not eligible. U.S. organizations must partner with a Luxembourgish organization. All applicants must have a valid registration on SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The performance period for the grant is twelve months from the start date of December 18, 2024.

Grant Value
Awards may range from a minimum of $3,000 to a maximum of $15,000.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Luxembourg.

Overview

Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 12/18/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity LUXEM-PDS-FY25-02 for Accelerating STEM and Space Ambitions. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 18, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 4, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 76 Days
Last Updated
Dec. 18, 2024, 4:39 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
June 3, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. • Public and private educational institutions. • Public international organizations and governmental institutions. • Individuals (If applying as an individual, you must include in your application an explanation of why you are uniquely qualified as an individual applicant.) *U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Luxembourgish organization.*

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$15,000
Floor
$3,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Christine M Lugrine Grantor
Email Description
Luxembourg Grants team
Contact Phone
0035246012327
Additional Information
U.S. Embassy Luxembourg Funding Opportunities
Additional Information Site

Documents

Posted documents for LUXEM-PDS-FY25-02

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