Opportunity ID: 357757

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-OSL-APS-FY25-0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement – Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy programs
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 17, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 10, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2025
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $24,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Norwegian and American not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsPublic and private educational institutionsIndividualsPublic International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Norway
Description:

The Public Diplomacy section at U.S. Embassy Norway is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Annual Program Statement Small Grants Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

All programs must include an American element. Examples of American elements include, but are not limited to, connections with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The program should have a public outreach component that specifically engages audiences in Norway.

We accept grant proposals on a rolling basis until the submission deadline. Proposals that seek to advance the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Norway in the following areas will be prioritized:

·        Highlight the importance of the strong security and defense relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Promote awareness of, and interest in, benefits of the economic relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Share best practices in research security and academic integrity.

·        Expand bilateral ties based on shared Norwegian and American values

·        Capitalize on interest in the history and legacy of Norwegian emigration to the United States during the bicentennial commemorations in 2025 to underscore connections between contemporary Norway and the U.S.

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy in Norway website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Public Diplomacy Section

U.S. Embassy Norway
Email:oslogrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Modified to include the following notification:
Certification Regarding Compliance with Applicable Federal Anti-discrimination Laws required by Executive Order 14173: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity now only applies to awards where the place of delivery or performance is within the United States.
Jun 10, 2025
Modified to include the following: Applicants are advised that institutions of higher education (IHE) in the United States must certify the following at the time of award, and that this certification requirement must be included in any subaward agreements to IHEs:

Its compliance in all respects with section 1011f of title 20, United States Code, and any other applicable foreign funding disclosure requirements is material for purposes of section 3729of title 31, United States Code, and for receipt of appropriate Federal grant funds.

Dec 17, 2024
Added Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws

None of the funds awarded under this agreement may be used for any initiatives or programs, or any activities that do not comply with Executive Order 14173 titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

By signing block 18 of the DS-1909 Federal Assistance Award, the Recipient certifies the following:

1) Its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and;

2) It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

Dec 17, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-OSL-APS-FY25-0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement – Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy programs
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 17, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 10, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2025
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $24,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Norwegian and American not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsPublic and private educational institutionsIndividualsPublic International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Norway
Description:

The Public Diplomacy section at U.S. Embassy Norway is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Annual Program Statement Small Grants Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

All programs must include an American element. Examples of American elements include, but are not limited to, connections with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The program should have a public outreach component that specifically engages audiences in Norway.

We accept grant proposals on a rolling basis until the submission deadline. Proposals that seek to advance the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Norway in the following areas will be prioritized:

·        Highlight the importance of the strong security and defense relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Promote awareness of, and interest in, benefits of the economic relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Share best practices in research security and academic integrity.

·        Expand bilateral ties based on shared Norwegian and American values

·        Capitalize on interest in the history and legacy of Norwegian emigration to the United States during the bicentennial commemorations in 2025 to underscore connections between contemporary Norway and the U.S.

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy in Norway website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Public Diplomacy Section

U.S. Embassy Norway
Email:oslogrants@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-OSL-APS-FY25-0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement – Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy programs
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Dec 17, 2024
Last Updated Date: May 14, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2025
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $24,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Norwegian and American not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsPublic and private educational institutionsIndividualsPublic International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Norway
Description:

The Public Diplomacy section at U.S. Embassy Norway is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Annual Program Statement Small Grants Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

All programs must include an American element. Examples of American elements include, but are not limited to, connections with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The program should have a public outreach component that specifically engages audiences in Norway.

We accept grant proposals on a rolling basis until the submission deadline. Proposals that seek to advance the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Norway in the following areas will be prioritized:

·        Highlight the importance of the strong security and defense relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Promote awareness of, and interest in, benefits of the economic relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Share best practices in research security and academic integrity.

·        Expand bilateral ties based on shared Norwegian and American values

·        Capitalize on interest in the history and legacy of Norwegian emigration to the United States during the bicentennial commemorations in 2025 to underscore connections between contemporary Norway and the U.S.

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy in Norway website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Public Diplomacy Section

U.S. Embassy Norway
Email:oslogrants@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-OSL-APS-FY25-0001
Funding Opportunity Title: Annual Program Statement – Small Grants Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy programs
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Dec 17, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 27, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2025
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $24,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Norwegian and American not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsPublic and private educational institutionsIndividualsPublic International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Norway
Description:

The Public Diplomacy section at U.S. Embassy Norway is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Annual Program Statement Small Grants Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

All programs must include an American element. Examples of American elements include, but are not limited to, connections with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The program should have a public outreach component that specifically engages audiences in Norway.

We accept grant proposals on a rolling basis until the submission deadline. Proposals that seek to advance the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Norway in the following areas will be prioritized:

·        Highlight the importance of the strong security and defense relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Promote awareness of, and interest in, benefits of the economic relationship between the U.S. and Norway

·        Share best practices in research security and academic integrity.

·        Expand bilateral ties based on shared Norwegian and American values

·        Capitalize on interest in the history and legacy of Norwegian emigration to the United States during the bicentennial commemorations in 2025 to underscore connections between contemporary Norway and the U.S.

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy in Norway website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Public Diplomacy Section

U.S. Embassy Norway
Email:oslogrants@state.gov

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