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Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF)

U.S. Mission to Austria (DOS) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Austria for the science & technology sector. Funding is $5K–$25K. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. The application deadline is January 1, 2099. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$5K–$25K
Deadline
Jan 1, 2099
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Purpose of Small Grants: The Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) is organized to fund projects advancing collaboration and dialogue and expand cooperation between Austria and the United States. AAPF accepts applications for funding for innovative projects that seek to bring American perspectives to Austria or connect Americans and Austrians in the following priority areas: • Promote understanding of U.S. global foreign policy and economic priorities and interests among Austrian publics, particularly young people, and support U.S.-Austrian initiatives that advance these priorities. • Contribute to strengthening U.S.-Austria efforts to combat shared transnational threats, such as terrorism, illegal migration, antisemitism, or drug trafficking. • Enhance understanding of the United States and U.S.-Austrian shared history and celebrate American arts, film, sports, and music, particularly among youth, including in connection with America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. • Highlight American technological and scientific innovation and economic dynamism and create opportunities for U.S.-Austria collaboration in these fields. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis and subject to the availability of Public Diplomacy funds for Fiscal Year 2026. The selection process can take up to two - three months. ELIGIBILITY The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Austria, European or, U.S.-based organizations and individuals with proven experience of executing programs. Proposals that demonstrate the long-term sustainability of the proposed project will receive priority. The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number OFOP0002825. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source