The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland, invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and focus specifically on the following priority areas:
• Promoting economic prosperity and entrepreneurship, especially the facilitation of technology and innovation cooperation
• Addressing global security challenges and increasing understanding of Finland’s integration into NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives
• Promoting youth, academic, and professional exchange programs
• Promoting Arctic and High North collaboration
Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization per Notice of Funding Opportunity. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. Interested applicants from within Duke should contact fundopps@duke.edu as early as possible.
Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis until March 28, 2025.
The Public Diplomacy Section considers the following applicants eligible, including: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations • Individuals • Non-profit educational institutions; and • Public international organizations and governmental institutions
Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000. Project scalability in proposals is encouraged.