U.S. Mission Sweden PDS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Mission Sweden has announced its FY25 Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement (APS) for funding projects that promote regional security, sustainability, prosperity, and mutual understanding between the United States and Sweden. This funding opportunity, identified as PDS-SWEDEN-2025-01, aims to support initiatives that align with U.S. public diplomacy goals, including fostering regional security, economic ties, innovation, and cultural exchange. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public entities. For-profit entities are not eligible. Projects should be completed within 24 months and must include a strong U.S. component. Applicants can request funding ranging from $500 to $100,000, with a total of approximately $200,000 available, subject to fund availability. Grants will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis, with application deadlines in November 2024, March 2025, May 2025, and July 2025. Priority program areas include promoting security (such as cybersecurity and combatting disinformation), sustainability (such as climate change and biodiversity), prosperity (such as tech innovation and research partnerships), and mutual understanding (such as cultural and educational exchanges). Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals that address these areas, incorporating cross-cultural ties and engaging Swedish or regional audiences. Proposals must clearly outline goals and objectives, provide detailed budgets, and adhere to submission guidelines, which include using SF-424 forms. Organizations must also be registered with SAM.gov. Applications are evaluated based on organizational capacity, feasibility, alignment with U.S. embassy priorities, budget justification, and sustainability plans.