U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece, Annual Program Statement

Overview

PDS Athens invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Greece through concrete demonstrations of cooperation between our two peoples.  All grant proposals must convey an element of American history, culture, or shared values.  Competitive proposals should support a priority program area (see below).  They should also include a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Greece even after the program has finished.

PDS Athens invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Greece through concrete demonstrations of cooperation between our two peoples.  All grant proposals must convey an element of American history, culture, or shared values.  Competitive proposals should support a priority program area (see below).  They should also include a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Greece even after the program has finished.

Priority Program Areas:  The Public Diplomacy Section is focused on bilateral priorities in the form of programs, exchanges and media opportunities that:

•    Counter malign (problematic) influence and disinformation  
•    Build resilience to climate change
•    Increase opportunities for U.S. companies in the Greek film sector
•    Increase student mobility and educational ties 
•    Promote inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable members of society, including but not limited to women, refugees, migrants, and individuals with disabilities, in Greek institutions

Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

Anticipated project start date: No later than Sept 30, 2023