BER-APS-FY24-001 Transatlantic Partnership Program | OFOP0001505

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The BER-APS-FY24-001 Transatlantic Partnership Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany. The program is set up as an Annual Program Statement, meaning it lays out the Mission's funding priorities, strategic themes, and the process applicants must follow to request support. At its core, the program is meant to strengthen transatlantic understanding by supporting projects in Germany that highlight an American perspective and help German audiences better understand U.S. policy discussions and the viewpoints of American citizens.

A central requirement is that every proposed activity must be clearly connected to the United States. That can be done by incorporating an American societal or cultural element, featuring U.S. experts, or partnering with American organizations or institutions. The purpose of these U.S. linkages is not just symbolic; proposals are expected to actively promote understanding of U.S. policy positions and how Americans think about key issues. Applicants are also expected to connect their projects to the specific objective areas described in the full funding opportunity document, so the concept needs to map directly onto the Mission's stated priorities rather than being a general exchange or cultural program without a clear policy-relevance or strategic fit.

Public outreach is not optional in this grant. Projects must include components that reach beyond a closed group of participants and instead engage broader audiences. The opportunity explicitly points to formats such as livestreaming, traditional media engagement, digital outreach, and/or public events. In practical terms, proposals should show a plan for visibility and audience reach, including how the activity will be communicated and how it will create public-facing access to ideas, speakers, and discussion.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requirements also apply. Applicants must follow the DEI guidelines described in the official opportunity document, which typically means thinking intentionally about who is represented, who participates, and who benefits. Beyond basic compliance, the program indicates that it will give special consideration to proposals aimed at audiences in Germany with relatively little exposure to the United States, suggesting an interest in reaching beyond the usual internationally connected circles and engaging communities that may not routinely interact with U.S. institutions, speakers, or perspectives.

Projects can be delivered in German and/or English, but the implementer must be able to effectively engage target audiences in Germany. The Mission also expects applicants to demonstrate credibility and capacity, including a proven track record working on the proposed subject matter and with the intended audiences. This is essentially a feasibility and impact test: the applicant should be able to show they can recruit participants, run a high-quality program, and reach the public in a way that aligns with the Mission's goals.

Administratively, the opportunity is offered as a grant under the Education activity category (CFDA 19.040). The award ceiling is listed as $50,000. The original closing date is August 30, 2024. The eligible applicant category provided in the source data is "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," meaning certain nonprofit entities are eligible even if they are not recognized as 501(c)(3) organizations, with higher education institutions excluded under that specific eligibility line as written. Applicants may also request Embassy participation, which can add visibility or substantive involvement from the Mission depending on the project and capacity.

Overall, this opportunity is designed for organizations that can run Germany-based programming with a clear U.S. connection, strong public outreach, and thoughtful inclusion, while targeting audiences that may not already be closely connected to the United States. The most competitive proposals are likely to be those that tightly align with the Mission's objective areas, include credible American partners or experts, demonstrate measurable public reach, and show that the applicant can deliver effectively with the communities they want to engage.

• The U.S. Mission to Germany in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BER-APS-FY24-001 Transatlantic Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-07-10.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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