U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Overview

PDS Finland invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation and highlight shared values.  All programs must include an American perspective, societal or 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 viewpoints.  Additionally, programs must include a public outreach component(s), such as livestreaming, masterclasses, traditional media, digital outreach, or events open to audiences. 

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

• Academic and professional lectures, and seminars;
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions

Priority Program Areas:

• Proposals that relate to the Arctic and increasing cooperation between Arctic states and communities;
• Addressing climate change and changing environmental conditions;
• Proposals that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility;
• Proposals that address global security challenges and increasing understanding of NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives;
• Proposals that increase collaboration and exchange between American and Finnish students and teachers;
• Proposals that promote economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and innovation
• Proposals that counter disinformation

The Public Diplomacy Section will accept proposals throughout the year and
will review proposals according to the following schedule:

• Proposals received between October 11-December 10 will be reviewed by December 30 with responses going out on/around January 31.
• Proposals received between December 11-February 11 will be reviewed by February 28 with responses going out on/around March 31.
• Proposals received between February 12-April 12 will be reviewed by April 30 with responses going out on/around May 31.
• Proposals received between April 13-June 13 will be reviewed by June 30 with responses going out on/around July 31.
• Proposals received between June 14-July 31 will be reviewed by August 15 with responses going out on/around August 31.

No applications will be accepted after July 31, 2024.