Deadline: 15-Jun-25
The U.S. Embassy Budapest is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
The Embassy Budapest invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the American and Hungarian people through programming that highlights shared values, mutual prosperity, and bilateral cooperation.
Priority Program Areas
- Proposals should clearly state how the project will make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and should respond to at least one of the following thematic priorities:
- Highlighting the mutual prosperity generated by the U.S.-Hungarian economic relationship and increasing awareness of America’s role as an economic and trade partner to Hungary.
- Celebrating American excellence through programs highlighting America’s scientific leadership and cutting-edge advancements in the energy, technology, and AI sectors.
- Spotlighting America’s achievements, legacies, and contributions in film, music, and sport, and their influence on and connection to Hungary.
Funding Information
- 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
Duration
- Length of performance period: Three (3) to twelve (12) months
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Feature film production;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- DEI initiatives in violation of Executive Order 14151;
- Fundraising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Hungary.
