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The U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Budapest) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program that strengthen 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.

Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;

• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;

• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;

• Professional and academic exchanges and programs;

Priority Program Areas

• Promoting rule of law and democratic governance by supporting legal and institutional changes which strengthen the rule of law and expose and combat corruption

• Strengthen respect for international human rights and those democratic values, support marginalized groups

• Strengthening independent media and journalism and helping to foster critical thinking

• Promoting unity among NATO allies and a united response to the Russian war on Ukraine

• Supporting Hungary’s Transatlantic commitment by addressing transnational threats, including disinformation

• Increasing awareness of America’s role as an economic partner to Hungary

Funding Information

• Length of performance period: Three (3) to twelve (12) months, typically

• Number of awards anticipated: Dependent on final budget and requested grant amounts

• Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $25,000, however selected grant proposals typically range from $5,000 – $10,000

Ineligible Programs

• Programs relating to partisan political activity;

• Charitable or development activities;

• Construction programs;

• Programs that support specific religious activities;

• Fund-raising campaigns;

• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;

• Scientific research;

• Programs intended primarily for the growth of an individual;

• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of

• the organization; or

• Programs that duplicate existing programs.

Ineligibility Criteria

• For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Eligibility

• PDS Budapest encourages applications from U.S. and Hungarian:

  • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience

  • Individuals

  • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions

  • Governmental institutions

Post Date: May 16, 2024