US Mission to Finland: Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Overview

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland, invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and focus specifically on the following priority areas:   
Priority Program Areas 
•    Promoting economic prosperity and entrepreneurship, especially the facilitation of technology and innovation cooperation 
•    Addressing global security challenges and increasing understanding of Finland’s integration into NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives 
•    Promoting youth, academic, and professional exchange programs 
•    Promoting Arctic and High North collaboration

Priority Region: If you are an individual or organizations based outside Finland, a confirmed local Finnish organization (or partnering organization) must be identified in the grant application. 

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. 

Program Performance Period: 3 to 24 months 
Award amounts:  Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $20,000.  

Project scalability in proposals is encouraged. Anticipated project start date:  No earlier than September 2025.