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Grant for Public Diplomacy Programs Advancing NATO Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission to Belgium seeks proposals for public diplomacy programs that strengthen transatlantic security and NATO collective defense. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Belgium - Office of the Public Affairs Advisor (Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of public diplomacy programs focused on: - Advancing understanding of NATO’s role in collective defense - Promoting defense industrial cooperation and investment - Building expertise and collaboration among U.S. and Allied stakeholders - Activities may include workshops, exchanges, research, and digital engagement - No products, part numbers, or specific quantities are specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and similar entities with a clear U.S. component - Programs must connect U.S. and Allied stakeholders and address defense, policy, and innovation - Focus on defense industrial capacity and integration of emerging technologies - Funding instrument: discretionary grant - Award range: $10,000 to $50,000

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission to NATO announces an open competition to implement a program that strengthens transatlantic security by advancing understanding of NATO’s role in collective defense and defense industrial cooperation. The program supports initiatives that connect U.S. and Allied stakeholders, build expertise, and foster collaboration across defense, policy, and innovation. Activities may include workshops, exchanges, research, and digital engagement focused on defense investment, industrial capacity, and the integration of emerging technologies. Eligible recipients include not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities capable of implementing public diplomacy programs with a clear U.S. component.

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