The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria Small Grants Program

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-APS-FY23-01
Deadline for Applications: August 1, 2023
CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs
Total Amount Available: $350,000.00
Maximum for Each Award: $25,000.00

The U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants 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. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

PDS Sofia invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Bulgaria through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.