U.S. Embassy in Vienna: Applications Open for Austrian-American Partnership Fund
Deadline: 15-May-21
The US Embassy is seeking Applications for Austrian-American Partnership Fund to support collaboration and cultural exchange between Austrian and U.S. non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts and cultural organizations.
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The goals of the program are to expand the range of educational, cultural and professional cooperation between Austrians and Americans.
Program Areas
SDG Funding of $20,000 is available for Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
Dutch Organisation giving grants to strengthen the skills of Women and Young Girls
This call is open to fund Projects with a Social Impact: Apply Now!
Funding Schemes for Large and Small-scale Projects helping to tackle Climate Change
Core Support Grants for Feminist Groups and Initiatives
Youth Initiative to enhance Peace and Security and Improve Democratic Governance in Africa
NGO Grants to advance Maternal, Child Health and HIV/AIDS Outcomes
Faith-based Foundation Funding for Construction Projects and Purchase of Books, Computers, Vehicles and Medical Equipment
Human Rights Grant Oppportunity ($200,000 CAD and $500,000 CAD) for LGBTQ2I Communities
International Funding for Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects
Small Grants to conserve the Forest for Sustainable Development
Joint Call for addressing Human Rights Issues and promoting Peace
Funding Call for NGO Projects that strive to make a Social Impact
Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now
Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now
Global Issues: Promote dialogue and debate around issues of mutual importance and interest, such as energy, climate change, diversity and inclusion, digital literacy and cybersecurity, trade and economic policy, countering violent extremism, human rights and transatlantic cooperation.
Entrepreneurship: Fostering connections and sustainable relationships between U.S. and Austrian entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship educators and organizations that promote entrepreneurship, especially among youth.
Arts America: Showcasing all types of American creative arts, including performing and visual artists, poets, playwrights, theatrical and film directors and curators. Special consideration will be given to those whose work has never been presented or who have not performed in Austria before.
American Studies: Building capacity in the area of U.S. studies and enhancing the overall understanding of the United States.
Special Project: Celebrating 100 Years Burgenland: a century ago, 60 percent of all Austrians immigrating to the United States originated from Burgenland; welcoming project proposals celebrating 100 years of transatlantic friendship between Burgenland and the United States.
Funding Information
Projects budgets range from $1,000 to $10,000, and grant support cannot exceed $25,000; the most competitive proposals will include significant funding from other sources as cost-share in the project budget.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna invites proposals from Austrian non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts and cultural institutions, academics or other qualified individuals.
They must demonstrate an interest in working with American counterparts with the goal to develop or expand existing educational, professional and cultural exchange activities in Austria and promote dialogue and partnership between the peoples of the United States and Austria
Applicants with a demonstrated record of expertise and accomplishment will be considered favorably.
The Embassy encourages organizations that have not previously received funding from the U.S. Embassy to apply under this announcement.
Projects must include a component of cost-sharing or matching funds, amounting to at least 10% of the total cost.
For more information, visit https://at.usembassy.gov/education-culture/austrian-american-partnership-fund/