Deadline: 15-May-22
The Austrian-American Partnership Fund is now open for applications to support collaboration and cultural exchange between Austrian and U.S. non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts, and cultural organizations.
The goals of the program are to expand the range of educational, cultural, and professional cooperation between Austrians and Americans.
Focus Areas
The Austrian-American Partnership Fund will consider projects in the following program areas:
- Global Issues: Promote dialogue and debate around issues of mutual importance and interest, such as energy, diversity and inclusion, digital literacy and cybersecurity, trade and economic policy, countering violent extremism, human rights, and transatlantic cooperation.
- Climate & Environment: Support shared environmental concerns such as tackling climate change, conserving nature and limited natural resources, ensuring water security, reducing harmful pollutants, fostering resilience, and combating wildlife trafficking.
- Entrepreneurship: Fostering connections and sustainable relationships between the U.S. and Austrian entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship educators, and organizations promoting 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.
- Study of the U.S.: Building capacity in the area of U.S. studies and enhancing the overall understanding of the United States.
Funding Information
- Typically, project 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.
- Applicants must demonstrate an interest in working with American counterparts 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.
- The Embassy encourages organizations that have not previously received funding from the U.S. Embassy to apply under this announcement. Applicants with a demonstrated record of expertise and accomplishment will be considered favorably.
- Projects must include a component of cost-sharing or matching funds, amounting to at least 10% of the total cost.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Austria.
For more information, visit https://at.usembassy.gov/education-culture/austrian-american-partnership-fund/