Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth
This grant supports projects celebrating America’s 250th birthday by promoting U.S. history, innovation, and U.S.-EU cooperation in areas like trade, tech, energy, and security among EU audiences.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Belgium
Due Dates: June 26, 2026
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$100,000 per award; estimated total program funding $250,000; expected 3 awards
Summary: Supports projects that celebrate U.S. history and innovation, strengthen U.S.-EU relations, and foster collaboration in priority sectors such as trade, technology, energy, and security.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching is required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Belgium supports projects commemorating America’s 250th anniversary by highlighting U.S. history, innovation, and the enduring relationship between the United States and the European Union. Projects should engage EU audiences, showcase collaboration and people-to-people ties, and advance economic growth and shared priorities such as trade, technological innovation (including AI), energy, critical minerals, security, and defense. Activities must conclude by December 31, 2026, but should foster connections and collaboration that extend beyond the anniversary year.
