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Freedom 250 Poland 2026 Public Diplomacy Grant Program Solicitation

The U.S. Department of State's Mission Poland is launching the Freedom 250 Poland 2026 Public Diplomacy Grant Program to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and strengthen U.S.-Poland relations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission Poland, Public Diplomacy Section - U.S. Embassy Warsaw and Consulate General Krakow - Program Details: - Funding for innovative projects, events, and activities that highlight U.S. leadership and celebrate cooperation in business, defense, energy, science and technology innovation, and culture - Focus on engaging Polish youth and professionals in areas such as security, prosperity, science & technology, and American excellence - Eligibility: - Registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) - Individuals (including alumni of U.S. government exchange programs) - Non-profit or governmental educational institutions (public libraries, schools, universities) - Funding: - Awards range from $10,000 to $40,000 - Total available funding: $175,000 - Anticipated 5-7 awards - Cost sharing not required but viewed favorably - Notable Requirements: - Registration in SAM.gov and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) required for organizations - Projects must not involve partisan political activity, charity, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial ventures, or duplicative efforts - Services Requested: - Public diplomacy projects, events, workshops, policy labs, cultural programs, and capacity building activities - Place of Performance: - U.S. Embassy Warsaw - Consulate General Krakow

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Mission Poland announces an open competition for programs inspired by America's 250th anniversary through the Freedom 250 initiative. This initiative supports innovative projects, events, and activities that leverage America’s independence anniversary to highlight U.S. leadership and celebrate cooperation between the United States and Poland in business, defense, energy, science and technology innovation, and culture. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals including alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, and non-profit or governmental educational institutions. The program offers funding through grants or cooperative agreements with awards ranging from $10,000 to $40,000, totaling $175,000 available.

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