U.S. Mission to Luxembourg: Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions

Overview

The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions. Priority Region: Luxembourg Please carefully follow all instructions below. 

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 Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions, including, but not limited to: 

• Programs that raise awareness about space and satellite technology, space exploration, biotechnology, green technology, clean energy, climate change, or the climate crisis. This could include educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, etc. 
• Educational programs with a focus on interactive STEM skills, such as computer programming, coding, and robotics, or programs about the importance of protecting the environment, clean air and water and sustainability measures. 
• Projects that share American best practices in STEM and space research, climate change, sustainability, renewables, environmental protection, or biotechnology by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Luxembourg audiences. 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.

 Individuals 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.