U.S. Mission to Germany, Transatlantic Partnership Program

Overview

The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany is offering funding through the Transatlantic Partnership Program. This program aims to strengthen transatlantic relationships by promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between the United States and Germany.

The program focuses on three main objectives: 
•    Sustaining and Expanding Transatlantic Networks. 
•    Fostering Democratic Civil Societies. 
•    Building Equitable and Sustainable Economies. 

Eligible projects must feature U.S. elements, have a clear audience focus, and include a strategic implementation plan. They should enhance target audience awareness, inform attitudes, or improve skills, and include a monitoring and evaluation plan. 

The program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion [MLFC’s editor note: confirm with agency PO prior to applying], ensuring that all activities are accessible and representative of the diverse political, social, and cultural life in the U.S. and abroad. Proposals should demonstrate how they will engage diverse and underserved communities and maintain a non-political character.

The Public Diplomacy Section will consider proposals from Germany-based applicants, including: 
•    Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with a presence in Germany; 
•    Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; 
•    Governmental institutions and other public entities. 

Non-German organizations are required to partner with a German institution. We will not entertain applications from U.S. or third-country organizations that cannot show evidence of a German partner institution.

Sample Projects which could be eligible for funding: 
•    Workshops for experts/practitioners/educators and youth audiences (high school through university students and young professionals) focused on countering malign influence, countering extremism, or media literacy. 
•    Trainings or activities to empower advocacy for shared democratic values. 
•    Youth leadership and civic engagement programs. 
•    Green innovation and energy transformation hackathons for German students. 
•    Digital economy and innovation summits bringing together young innovators, policymakers, and business leaders from the United States and Germany.

Programs starting August 1, 2025: Submit by May 30, /2025
Length of Performance Period: Up to 24 months with options for non-competitive continuation (NCC) subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
Cost Sharing or Matching: Applicants are not required to include third-party funding in their project proposals, but applications with cost-sharing will be given special consideration during merit review.