Annual Program Statement (APS)

About this grant

The U.S. Embassy Athens Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Athens) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program in fiscal year 2025. 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.   The deadline for grant applications is  July 11, 2025. Funding decisions wil Grant Number: PDS-ATHENS-FY25-01. Expected awards: 30.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Grant Number: PDS-ATHENS-FY25-01

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $25K to $100K
• Expected Number of Awards: 30

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: PDS-ATHENS-FY25-01
7. 7Posted: 2025-06-06

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