Transatlantic Partnership Program

• Eligibility Criteria
  – The Public Diplomacy Section will consider proposals from Germany-based applicants, including registered not-for-profit organisations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organisations with a presence in Germany, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions and Governmental institutions;
  – Non-German organisations are required to partner with a German institution. They will not entertain applications from U.S. or third country organisations that cannot show evidence of a German partner institution;
  – To be eligible to receive an award, all organisations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
• Type of Funding: Programmatic
• Target Region: Germany
• Application Language: English

The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Transatlantic Partnership Program.

All proposed activities for the Transatlantic Partnership Program must incorporate an American perspective, societal or cultural element, and/or connections with American experts, organisations, or institutions. These connections should promote an increased understanding of U.S. policy and the viewpoints of American citizens. Additionally, programs must include public outreach components, such as livestreaming, traditional media, digital outreach, or public events.

Program Objective Areas

• Partner to Sustain, Expand, and Diversify Transatlantic Networks: Build networks and foster long-term relationships between emerging leaders, educational institutions, and civil society stakeholders in the United States and Germany to collaborate on transnational challenges and promote shared values through educational, youth, and cultural exchanges.
• Partner to Foster Vibrant and Resilient Democratic Civil Societies: Build consensus among stakeholders to counter challenges in to secure infrastructure, supply chains, and support for Ukraine, and deliver digital and media literacy tools to combat disinformation in vulnerable communities. Foster proactive approaches to counter discrimination, terrorism, anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim prejudice, homo- and transphobia, and extremism that threaten shared values and political stability.
• Partner to Build more Equitable, Innovative, and Sustainable Economies: Promote green innovation and energy transformation technologies to support sustainable growth and transatlantic security. Foster entrepreneurship, economic prosperity, transatlantic innovation, the digital economy, and workforce development.

Funding Information

• Award amounts: $10,000 – $50,000
• Length of performance period: Up to 24 months
• Number of awards anticipated: 5

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