Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth

Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth is sponsored by U.S. Mission to the European Union (Department of State). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:OFOP0002797 Funding Opportunity Title:Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Selected projects should promote the strength and benefits of the U.S.-EU relationship.

While potential projects should focus on delivering an historic anniversary year with activities that conclude by December 31, 2026, projects should strengthen connections and foster shared purpose and collaboration that will endure well beyond 2026. Expected Number of Awards:3 Assistance Listings:19.

040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:May 28, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 26, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 26, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 250,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: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 Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to Belgium Description:The U.S. Mission to the European Union’s commemoration of America’s 250th birthday aims to showcase America’s rich history and honor U.S.-EU contributions to global peace, security, and prosperity.

Proposed projects should celebrate U.S. history and innovation among EU audiences and advance relations and economic growth between the United States and the EU. Examples of priority issues and sectors are trade, technological innovation, energy, critical minerals and defense.

Now through the end of the year, chosen grantees will work with influential EU civil society, government, private sector, business, and industry leaders to showcase Freedom 250-themed success stories or build people-to people ties with EU institutions to advance or drive growth in priority areas.

Through these activities, grantees may develop and highlight stories, policies, research, and opportunities to support U.S. and joint U.S.-EU initiatives and policies related to but not limited to trade, technological innovation, AI, energy, critical minerals, security and defense, or other critical fields that have made the United States and Europe stronger, safer, and more prosperous.

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