Opportunity Information: Apply for BER NOFO FY23 001
The Transatlantic Democracy Innovation Fund (Transatlantic Democracy Fund) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Mission to Germany that aims to strengthen democratic societies by supporting practical collaboration and exchange between Germany and the United States. The core idea is to expand, deepen, and diversify transatlantic engagement by tapping into shared expertise and innovation, then turning that cooperation into concrete solutions and new approaches that help shape the future of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic. The opportunity is framed within a formal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which lays out the program priorities, strategic themes, and how to apply.
Projects can be designed to operate nationwide across Germany or focus on specific regions, including Berlin/Brandenburg and the five U.S. consular districts in Germany. For regionally focused proposals, applicants are expected to align their concepts with the priority areas identified by the relevant U.S. Consulate in the NOFO. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning proposals may be considered as they come in rather than only after a single submission deadline window, although the original closing date listed for this round was April 26, 2023.
The application process is intentionally structured in two steps to reduce unnecessary work for applicants. First, organizations (or eligible individuals) submit a brief Statement of Interest (SOI), which is essentially a short project concept paper capped at 1,000 words. The SOI is not a full proposal; its purpose is to quickly communicate the program idea, goals, and basic approach so reviewers can determine whether it is a strong fit. Only applicants whose SOIs pass an initial merit review are invited to submit a full proposal. Those full proposals then undergo a second merit review before final funding decisions are made.
The fund supports humanities-oriented programming that promotes understanding of U.S. policy and the viewpoints of American citizens through direct transatlantic connection. Eligible activities are broad and include (but are not limited to) workshop series, experiential learning formats, speaker events, exchanges, and awareness campaigns. A key requirement is that every project includes a clear American component, such as an American perspective, a societal or cultural element linked to the U.S., and/or meaningful collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field. In addition, projects must build in public outreach, which can take forms like livestreaming, traditional media engagement, digital outreach, or events that are open to the public. The program also notes that proposals aimed at audiences with limited prior exposure to the United States may receive special consideration, and applicants may request participation from the Embassy as part of their programming.
Funding is provided as a grant, with an award ceiling of $65,000 per award under the listed opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: BER NOFO FY23 001; CFDA/Assistance Listing: 19.040). Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education); and individuals. Overall, the opportunity is designed for applicants who can propose thoughtful, publicly visible programming that connects German and U.S. partners, strengthens transatlantic relationships, and produces practical democratic impact rather than purely internal or closed-door activities.Apply for BER NOFO FY23 001
- The U.S. Mission to Germany in the humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transatlantic Democracy Innovation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-02-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-04-26. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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