OpenFederal grantOFOP0002825

Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF)

U.S. Mission to AustriaCloses Jan 1, 2099(26378 days left)$5,000 – $24,500

Does this fit your business?

This is a U.S. State Department public diplomacy program funding small projects that connect Americans and Austrians in foreign policy understanding, security cooperation, arts and culture, and science and technology. It is for nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals with proven program experience. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietorships, cannot apply and should not bother.

Best for
U.S., Austrian, or European nonprofits with a track record of running programs, Public and private educational institutions, Individuals with proven program experience, Projects connecting Americans and Austrians in foreign policy, security, arts and culture, or science and technology
Not for
For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietorships, Applicants without proven experience running programs, Projects with no U.S.-Austria connection
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts)
84
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
73
Good Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (sustainability)
70
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
70
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Individuals
Award range
$5,000 – $24,500

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The listed deadline is January 1, 2099, which functions as a placeholder. Proposals are considered on a rolling basis, subject to Fiscal Year 2026 Public Diplomacy funds, and selection can take two to three months.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $5,000 to $24,500. Total program funding is $40,000, with about 2 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations including think tanks and civil society NGOs, public and private educational institutions, and individuals in Austria, Europe, or the U.S. with proven experience executing programs. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals are eligible; for-profit entities, including small businesses, cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than institutions of higher education, are eligible, and the funder also accepts not-for-profit organizations generally, including think tanks and civil society NGOs.

Summary

U.S. Mission to Austria small grants for U.S., Austrian, or European nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals to run public diplomacy projects that build U.S.-Austria collaboration in foreign policy understanding, security cooperation, arts and culture, and science/technology innovation.

About this grant

This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Purpose of Small Grants: The Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) is organized to fund projects advancing collaboration and dialogue and expand cooperation between Austria and the United States. AAPF accepts applications for funding for innovative projects that seek to bring American perspectives to Austria or connect Americans and Austrians in the following priority areas: • Promote understanding of U.S. global foreign policy and economic priorities and interests among Austrian publics, particularly young people, and support U.S.-Austrian initiatives that advance these priorities. • Contribute to strengthening U.S.-Austria efforts to combat shared transnational threats, such as terrorism, illegal migration, antisemitism, or drug trafficking. • Enhance understanding of the United States and U.S.-Austrian shared history and celebrate American arts, film, sports, and music, particularly among youth, including in connection with America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. • Highlight American technological and scientific innovation and economic dynamism and create opportunities for U.S.-Austria collaboration in these fields. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis and subject to the availability of Public Diplomacy funds for Fiscal Year 2026. The selection process can take up to two - three months. ELIGIBILITY The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from Austria, European or, U.S.-based organizations and individuals with proven experience of executing programs. Proposals that demonstrate the long-term sustainability of the proposed project will receive priority. The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Community development

Program contact

U.S. Mission to Austria202-890-9795

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