The U.S. Embassy Finland is offering its Small Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2022 to support initiatives that strengthen bilateral ties. This grant is for proposals focused on increasing cooperation between Arctic states, fostering American-Finnish student/teacher exchange, and promoting diversity and inclusion. It also aims to boost economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, and innovation, address climate change, and enhance understanding of global security challenges, including NATO policy. Projects can include highlighting shared values, academic programs, youth leadership, and cultural workshops. Depending on funding, scalability is a plus. The program seeks to advance mutual interests and collaboration.
Opportunity ID: 337508
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-FI-FY22-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Finland Small Grants Program FY2022 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profits |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Finland |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Finland is particularly, but not exclusively, interested in proposals focused on the following themes:
Examples of PDS Small Grants Programs include, but are not limited to:
Depending on availability of funding, it is preferable to indicate whether the project is scalable. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
William Couch
Grantor Phone 358961625255 Email:HelsinkiGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 337508 Full Announcement-NOFO -> NOFO FINSmallGrants 2022.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | William Couch Grantor Phone 358961625255 Email: HelsinkiGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDS-FI-FY22-01 | U.S. Embassy Finland Small Grants Program FY2022 | PKG00271489 | Jan 24, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337508 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
337508 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337508 SF424B-1.1.pdf
337508 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337508 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337508 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
337508 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf