Deadline: 31 July 2020

The U.S. Embassy Budapest, Public Affairs Section (PAS Budapest) of the U.S. Department of State has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

PAS Budapest invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Hungary through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Priority Program Areas

• Reinforce U.S. – Hungary Shared Values, by funding proposals which include U.S. cultural elements that amplify these shared values.
• Advance regional and global security, by funding proposals which promote lasting partnerships between the people of Hungary and its neighbors and fosters peaceful resolutions to conflict through the NATO framework.
• Promote Transatlantic trade, investment, and energy security, by funding proposals that foster an equitable and transparent economy in Hungary, reinforce shared values of entrepreneurship and innovation, and promote secure energy sources and routes.
• Promote rule of law, democracy, and respect for individual liberty, by funding proposals that focus on rule of law, democratic governance, civic participation, fighting corruption, and media literacy and media independence.

Participants and Audiences

• Youth (13-25), including students;
• Emerging voices, including civil society leaders;
• Business leaders and entrepreneurs;
• Established opinion leaders, including cultural and/or academic institution leadership;
• Residents of regions outside of Budapest.

Award Information

• Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000; however, selected grant proposals typically range from $5,000-$10,000, and programs with local cost sharing will be given preference.
• Anticipated program start date: No later than September 30, 2020

Eligible Applicants

• The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Hungarian:
  • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
  • Individuals
  • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
  • Governmental institutions
• For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants may request an application package via email at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=322393