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PDS-BUD-FY25-APS001 U.S. Embassy Budapest, FY25 Annual Program Statement

ID: OFOP0001953 • Type: Posted
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Description

U.S. Embassy Budapest is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, the Program's strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Public Diplomacy Grants: Embassy Budapest invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the American and Hungarian people through programming that highlights shared values, mutual prosperity, and bilateral cooperation. All projects must include an American component to be eligible for funding. An American component can mean an American cultural element, or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples include: - An American citizen who is an expert, speaker, artist, athlete, or other visitor to Hungary who will lead or present some key component of the project. - The use of an American cultural product as a major touchstone for key elements of the program. Cultural products could include books, music, curricula, films, or technology created entirely or primarily by American innovators and clearly associated with American excellence. - Engaging audiences in learning about or practicing a major American topic, such as U.S. policy, U.S. history, or American values as a significant focus of the program. Priority Program Areas in FY2025: Proposals should clearly state how the project will make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and should respond to at least one of the following thematic priorities: a) Highlighting the mutual prosperity generated by the U.S.-Hungarian economic relationship and increasing awareness of America's role as an economic and trade partner to Hungary b) Celebrating American excellence through programs highlighting America's scientific leadershi
Background
U.S. Embassy Budapest is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines the funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. The purpose of these grants is to strengthen ties between the American and Hungarian people through programming that highlights shared values, mutual prosperity, and bilateral cooperation. All projects must include an American component to be eligible for funding.

Grant Details
Embassy Budapest invites proposals for programs that include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. Examples of eligible projects include:
1) An American citizen who is an expert or artist leading a key component of the project;
2) The use of an American cultural product as a major touchstone;
3) Engaging audiences in learning about U.S. policy, history, or values. Proposals should respond to at least one thematic priority:
a) Highlighting mutual prosperity from the U.S.-Hungarian economic relationship;
b) Celebrating American excellence in scientific leadership;
c) Spotlighting America’s contributions in film, music, and sport.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Hungarian registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit entities are not eligible. Applicants may only submit one proposal per organization and must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.

Period of Performance
The performance period for funded projects ranges from three (3) to twelve (12) months. Proposed projects should begin no later than September 30, 2025.

Grant Value
The total amount available for grants is to be determined based on fund availability. The maximum award amount is $25,000 per project, with typical awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will primarily take place in Hungary.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 6/13/25 the Department of State posted grant opportunity OFOP0001953 for PDS-BUD-FY25-APS001 U.S. Embassy Budapest, FY25 Annual Program Statement. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 0 total grants will be made worth between $500 and $25,000.

Timing

Posted Date
June 13, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 30, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
June 13, 2025, 5:39 a.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
-Non-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience - Individuals - Non-profit or governmental educational institutions - Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$25,000
Floor
$500
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
0

Contacts

Contact
U.S. Mission to Hungary
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=5174b92087e16254203441d6cebb35f1&view=Default

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