U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and supporting Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, including, but not limited to: 

• Programs that address common challenges and share best practices around creating a more effective, equitable, and inclusive society 
• Programs focused on combatting systemic racism and discrimination and sharing best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors. 
• Programs bolstering access to higher education, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and careers, and with an emphasis on greater inclusion for women, people of color, persons with disabilities and other marginalized/minority groups.

All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship. 

COVID-19 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS: Applicants are encouraged to consider the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and public gatherings in Luxembourg when developing programs and submitting proposals. Proposals should detail the applicant’s plans to execute either a virtual, in-person, or hybrid program, depending upon the public health restrictions in force at the time the program takes place. 

Examples of programs include, but are not limited to:

• Professional and academic speaker programs, lectures, and seminars
• Professional and academic exchanges and projects
• Public messaging campaigns using social media, video, and new media
• Cultural and Fine Arts Programming, to include cultural performances, workshops and engagements based around dance, theater, music, poetry, youth competitions, the plastic and other fine and performing arts

U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Luxembourgish organization.

The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a Statement of Interest  designed to clearly communicate program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal.

The Grants Committee will review Statements of Interest (SOI) twice based on the following schedule. The Grants Committee recommends applicants submit proposals with start dates three to six months (or more) after the submission deadline.

Round 1 SOI Deadline: March 15, 2023 by 11:59 PM CEST
Round 2 SOI Deadline: May 15, 2023 by 11:59 PM CEST

After each deadline, eligible SOIs will be reviewed by the Grants Committee. Selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application (Phase 2). Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decision are made.