Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth is sponsored by U.S. Mission to the European Union (U.S. Department of State). This initiative commemorates America's 250th birthday by showcasing U. S.

history and innovation among EU audiences and advancing U. S. -EU relations and economic growth in areas such as technological innovation, AI, energy, critical minerals, security, and defense.

Opportunity Listing - Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth Agency: U.S. Mission to Belgium Assistance Listings: 19. 040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Last Updated: May 28, 2026 View version history on Grants.

gov 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.

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 Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Grantor contact information USEU Grants Team (USEU-PD_Grants@state. gov) File name Description Last updated 2026_USEU_F250_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity.

pdf 2026 USEU F250 Notice of Funding Opportunity Jun 3, 2026 07:42 AM UTC PDS_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template. xlsx PDS Budget Narrative Jun 3, 2026 07:42 AM UTC Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey_published_version.

docx Applicant Organization Information Link to additional information Link to Opportunity in MyGrants Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : 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. Your account requires additional identity verification.