The U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement provides funding opportunities to support initiatives aligned with its public diplomacy priorities.
The deadline for applications is Monday 10th August 2026. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis up to this deadline.
The focus areas of the program include:
o Educational and public awareness initiatives.
o Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs.
o Public engagement activities.
o Artistic and cultural workshops.
o Joint performances and exhibitions.
o Professional and academic exchanges.
o Strengthening U.S./UK prosperity and economic resilience.
o Enhancing U.S./UK economic and technological collaboration.
o Increasing UK resilience to foreign economic coercion and influence.
o Promoting secure and affordable energy sources.
o Supporting U.S. policy understanding.
o Strengthening UK defence capabilities.
o Building connections with younger UK generations, and
o Supporting shared U.S./UK interests.
The estimated total program funding is $230,000 (£172,000). Award amounts range from $20,000 (£15,000) to $100,000 (£75,000).
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations, think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organisations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, public international organisations, and governmental institutions.
For further information, including details on how to apply, please visit the Grants.gov website.
