U.S. Embassy Budapest, PDS – FY23 Annual Program Statement (APS)

Overview

PDS Budapest invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Hungary through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs;

Priority Program Areas:

a. Supporting Hungary’s Transatlantic commitment by addressing transnational threats, including disinformation and cyber security, and promoting unity among NATO allies and prospective members with regards to NATO expansion and a united response to Russian war on Ukraine.

b. Supporting advanced, resilient Transatlantic economy by promoting trade and investment partnerships, common U.S. and Hungarian economic, environment, health and technology priorities, and energy security

c. Empowering female entrepreneurs

d. Promoting rule of law and democratic governance by supporting the legal and
institutional changes strengthening the rule of law and combating corruption in
economy and government

e. Strengthening independent media and journalism and helping to foster critical
thinking

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.

The deadlines to submit proposals are:

• March 31, 2023 (11:59 p.m. CET)
• May 31, 2023 (11:59 p.m. CET)
• July 31, 2023 (11:59 p.m. CET)
• September 30, 2023 (11:59 CET) - please note that applications received between July 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 will be considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2024, subject to availability of funds (Fiscal Year 2024 starts on October 1, 2023)

Length of performance period: Three (3) to twelve (12) months, typically