Deadline: 15-Jun-25
The Public Diplomacy section at U.S. Embassy Norway is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Annual Program Statement Small Grants Program.
All programs must include an American element. Examples of American elements include, but are not limited to, connections with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The program should have a public outreach component that specifically engages audiences in Norway.
Priority Areas
- Proposals that seek to advance the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Norway in the following areas will be prioritized:
- Highlight the importance of the strong security and defense relationship between the U.S. and Norway
- Promote awareness of, and interest in, benefits of the economic relationship between the U.S. and Norway
- Share best practices in research security and academic integrity.
- Expand bilateral ties based on shared Norwegian and American values
- Capitalize on interest in the history and legacy of Norwegian emigration to the United States during the bicentennial commemorations in 2025 to underscore connections between contemporary Norway and the U.S.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: Maximum for each Award: USD 1,000-USD 24,000
- $100,000 pending funding availability
Duration
- Length of performance period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less. In exceptional and justified cases, the Embassy will consider extending the project performance period.
Participants and Audiences
- The U.S. Embassy seeks to engage geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Norway, with an emphasis on youth (late high school and university students, early career professionals).
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Norwegian and American not-for-profit organizations/associations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Educational institutions
- Individuals
- Foreign Public Entities (FPE), for example: Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
- Grants cannot be used to fund religious or partisan political activity or for: fundraising campaigns; commercial projects or for-profit ventures; individual academic research projects; construction projects; or projects whose primary objective is an organization’s institutional development or an individual’s personal enrichment or career development.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Norway.