Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF)
Posted
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0002825
- Agency
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US Embassy Canberra
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Not on record
- Award size
- $5,000 to $24,500
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State US Embassy Canberra is soliciting applications for the Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF), a grant program funding collaborative projects between Austria and the United States, with applications accepted on a rolling basis subject to the availability of Public Diplomacy funds for Fiscal Year 2026.
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, and individuals. The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Austria-based, European, or U.S.-based organizations and individuals with proven program execution experience.
Priority funding areas include promoting understanding of U.S. global foreign policy and economic priorities among Austrian publics, particularly young people; strengthening U.S.-Austria efforts to combat shared transnational threats such as terrorism, illegal migration, antisemitism, and drug trafficking; enhancing understanding of the United States, U.S.-Austrian shared history, and American arts, film, sports, and music, particularly among youth and in connection with America's 250th anniversary in 2026; and highlighting American technological and scientific innovation and economic dynamism while creating U.S.-Austria collaboration opportunities in these fields. Proposals demonstrating long-term project sustainability will receive priority consideration. The selection process typically requires two to three months.
The program operates under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) administered by the Department of State Bureau of Public Affairs. Recent Public Diplomacy grants range from under $1,000 to approximately $500,000, with smaller grants ($2,000–$50,000) dominating recent activity.
Synopsis
This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Purpose of Small Grants: The Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) is organized to fund projects advancing collaboration and dialogue and expand cooperation between Austria and the United States. AAPF accepts applications for funding for innovative projects that seek to bring American perspectives to Austria or connect Americans and Austrians in the following priority areas: • Promote understanding of U.S. global foreign policy and economic priorities and interests among Austrian publics, particularly young people, and support U.S.-Austrian initiatives that advance these priorities. • Contribute to strengthening U.S.-Austria efforts to combat shared transnational threats, such as terrorism, illegal migration, antisemitism, or drug trafficking. • Enhance understanding of the United States and U.S.-Austrian shared history and celebrate American arts, film, sports, and music, particularly among youth, including in connection with America's 250th anniversary in 2026. • Highlight American technological and scientific innovation and economic dynamism and create opportunities for U.S.-Austria collaboration in these fields. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis and subject to the availability of Public Diplomacy funds for Fiscal Year 2026. The selection process can take up to two - three months. ELIGIBILITY The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Austria, European or, U.S.-based organizations and individuals with proven experience of executing programs. Proposals that demonstrate the long-term sustainability of the proposed project will receive priority. The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals
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