Closed · PDS-FI-FY25-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Finland, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$20K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 28, 2025
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Finland that offered $5,000 -- $20,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$20K
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement - is cataloged under number PDS-FI-FY25-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Finland. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 21, 2025 and last updated on February 11, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $20,000. It expects to issue 5 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 28, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $20,000

Close Date

March 28, 2025

Posted

January 21, 2025

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Description

Priority Program Areas: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland, invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and focus specifically on the following priority areas: • Promoting economic prosperity and entrepreneurship, especially the facilitation of technology and innovation cooperation • Addressing global security challenges and increasing understanding of Finland’s integration into NATO, including programs in support of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives • Promoting youth, academic, and professional exchange programs • Promoting Arctic and High North collaboration The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: • Programs relating to partisan political activities • Charitable or development activities • Construction programs • Fund-raising campaigns • Lobbying for specific legislation • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization • Programs intended for an individual’s personal enrichment or career development (including studies, study trips, conference participation or travel) • Programs implemented by an individual applicant with the intention of distributing funds to other implementors or participants • Programs which audiences’ age is below upper secondary/high school • Artist residencies • For-profit entities• None of the funds awarded resulting from this Notice of Funding Opportunity may be made available for subawards, direct financial support, or otherwise used to provide any payment or transfer to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The Notice of Funding Opportunity has been updated February 11 with the following:Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination lawsNone of the funds awarded under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 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 the SF-424 or SF-424I Application for Federal Assistance, the Applicant 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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

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U.S. Department of State

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Key Dates

Posted January 21, 2025
Close Date March 28, 2025
Archive Date June 30, 2025
Last Updated February 11, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy in Finland Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement", offered by U.S. Mission to Finland. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. Priority Program Areas: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland, invites proposals for programs that promote bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and foc...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 28, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $20,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
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