Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0002652
The Transatlantic Partnership Program (Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0002652) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany. It is designed to strengthen the transatlantic relationship by funding forward-looking public diplomacy projects that highlight the long-standing U.S.-German partnership and reinforce democratic principles. The program is framed around the United States approaching its 250th anniversary (often referenced as "Freedom 250"), and it encourages proposals that use this milestone as a springboard for modern, practical cooperation and public engagement rather than purely commemorative activities.
The program is looking for innovative projects that deepen mutual understanding, build collaboration, and create meaningful dialogue between German audiences and the United States. Priority themes include science, technology, and space; sports diplomacy; countering anti-Semitism while supporting freedom of speech; and efforts that measure the long-term impact of exchange programs. Science and technology proposals are expected to showcase joint innovation, research partnerships, or exploration efforts that make U.S.-German cooperation visible and relevant to public audiences. Sports-related proposals should use athletics and major sporting moments as tools to promote leadership, teamwork, inclusion, and shared values. Projects focused on anti-Semitism and freedom of expression should aim to reduce hate, protect open debate, and strengthen institutional resilience and civil discourse. The opportunity also explicitly welcomes evaluation-focused projects that assess outcomes of exchange programs and sister city partnerships, with an emphasis on demonstrating durable benefits and sustained networks over time.
A key requirement is that every project must include a strong U.S. component. In practice, this means the proposal should clearly show real involvement from U.S. partners, experts, institutions, or collaborative elements that connect German participants with American counterparts. Applicants also need to define a specific German target audience and explain why that audience matters, how they will be reached, and what change the project is intended to produce. Proposals are expected to include a strategic plan for implementation, and competitive applications will go beyond general goodwill goals by laying out measurable objectives, such as increasing awareness, shaping attitudes, strengthening skills, or building sustainable professional or community networks that continue supporting U.S.-German cooperation after the project ends.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, indicating that the U.S. Mission to Germany may remain actively involved during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The award ceiling is $50,000, and the program anticipates making about six awards. The closing date listed is June 1, 2026, and the opportunity was created on April 13, 2026. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) with a presence in Germany, non-profit organizations and governmental educational institutions (public or private), as well as governmental institutions and other public entities. The full funding opportunity details are posted by the U.S. Embassy in Germany at de.usembassy.gov/pd-grants.Apply for OFOP0002652
- The U.S. Mission to Germany in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 2026-04-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-01. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Transatlantic Partnership Program (OFOP0002652)
What is the Transatlantic Partnership Program (OFOP0002652)?
The Transatlantic Partnership Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany. It funds forward-looking public diplomacy projects that strengthen the transatlantic relationship, highlight the long-standing U.S.-German partnership, and reinforce democratic principles.
Who is running this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to deepen mutual understanding, build collaboration, and create meaningful dialogue between German audiences and the United States, with an emphasis on practical cooperation and public engagement.
How does "Freedom 250" relate to this opportunity?
The program is framed around the United States approaching its 250th anniversary (often referenced as "Freedom 250"). Proposals are encouraged to use this milestone as a springboard for modern, practical cooperation and public engagement, rather than focusing on purely commemorative activities.
What kinds of projects are encouraged?
The opportunity seeks innovative public diplomacy projects that make U.S.-German cooperation visible, relevant, and durable. Projects should be designed to strengthen connections, support democratic principles, and generate real dialogue and collaboration with defined audiences in Germany.
What are the priority themes for proposals?
Priority themes include:
- Science, technology, and space
- Sports diplomacy
- Countering anti-Semitism while supporting freedom of speech
- Measuring the long-term impact of exchange programs (including sister city partnerships)
What does the program expect from science, technology, and space proposals?
Science and technology proposals are expected to showcase joint innovation, research partnerships, or exploration efforts. A key expectation is that U.S.-German cooperation is made visible and relevant to public audiences, not only to specialist communities.
What does the program mean by sports diplomacy?
Sports diplomacy proposals should use athletics and major sporting moments as tools to promote leadership, teamwork, inclusion, and shared values, helping strengthen connections between German audiences and the United States.
What is expected from projects addressing anti-Semitism and freedom of expression?
Projects in this area should aim to reduce hate while protecting open debate. The program highlights strengthening institutional resilience and civil discourse, with a focus on countering anti-Semitism while supporting freedom of speech.
Are evaluation or impact-measurement projects eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly welcomes evaluation-focused projects that assess outcomes of exchange programs and sister city partnerships, especially projects that demonstrate durable benefits and sustained networks over time.
Is a U.S. component required in every project?
Yes. Every project must include a strong U.S. component. Proposals should clearly show real involvement from U.S. partners, experts, institutions, or collaborative elements that connect German participants with American counterparts.
What counts as a "strong U.S. component" based on the description?
Based on the information provided, a strong U.S. component means clear, real involvement from U.S. partners, experts, institutions, or other collaborative elements that actively connect German participants with American counterparts.
Do applicants need to define a target audience?
Yes. Applicants must define a specific German target audience and explain why that audience matters, how they will be reached, and what change the project is intended to produce.
What does the program expect regarding outcomes and measurement?
Competitive proposals are expected to go beyond general goodwill goals and lay out measurable objectives. Examples of measurable outcomes mentioned include increasing awareness, shaping attitudes, strengthening skills, or building sustainable professional or community networks that continue supporting U.S.-German cooperation after the project ends.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement indicates that the U.S. Mission to Germany may remain actively involved during implementation, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The program anticipates making about six awards.
When is the application due?
The closing date listed is June 1, 2026.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 13, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) with a presence in Germany
- Non-profit organizations and governmental educational institutions (public or private)
- Governmental institutions and other public entities
Does an eligible organization need to be based in Germany?
The description states that registered not-for-profit organizations must have a presence in Germany. Other eligible categories listed include non-profit organizations, governmental educational institutions (public or private), governmental institutions, and other public entities.
Where can applicants find the full funding opportunity details?
The full funding opportunity details are posted by the U.S. Embassy in Germany at de.usembassy.gov/pd-grants.
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