U.S. Mission Türkiye, Public Diplomacy Grants Program

Overview

U.S. Mission Türkiye invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All proposals must include a U.S. 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 perspectives.

Priority Program Areas:

• Support Shared Security  
• Strengthen Economic Prosperity and Promote Innovation
• Reinforce Democratic Values 
• Advance Turkish and U.S. Cultural Ties 
• Foster Turkish and U.S. Ties Through Education

All proposals must include a U.S. 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 perspectives.

Projects must have a public teaching/public dialogue or educational component addressing Turkish audiences.
 

Projects focused on underserved communities are encouraged. 
Proposals including activities located outside Türkiye’s metropolitan areas are encouraged.

Length of performance period: Maximum 24 months
Anticipated project start date: Three months after proposal is submitted