[U.S. Mission to France](https://fr.usembassy.gov/education/grant-programs/)

September 2, 2025 (Round 1) | January 5, 2026 (Round 2)

$5,000–$24,999 per award | Up to $100,000 total program funding | Up to 18 months

Supports public programs that commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and highlight U.S.-France ties, innovation, and history.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, offered by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission to France, supports projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) and celebrate 250 years of U.S.-France diplomacy and shared prosperity. The program aims to fund organizations creating public programs for French audiences that explore themes of American innovation, history, and the Franco-American partnership. Projects should foster bilateral ties, increase understanding of the U.S. among the French public, and clearly connect to the anniversary theme. Programs must include a strong U.S. element—such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions—and are encouraged to have nationwide reach in France. Initiatives may involve experiential learning, public diplomacy outreach, cultural events, lectures, exhibits, media campaigns, and more. Priority themes include: - **Innovation:** Showcasing U.S. ingenuity in science, technology, culture, and the arts. - **American History:** Engaging French audiences with compelling narratives of U.S. history, values, and progress. - **Partnership:** Highlighting the evolution of U.S.-France diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. --- ## Due Dates - **Round 1:** September 2, 2025, at 18:00 CET - **Round 2:** January 5, 2026, at 18:00 CET Applications must be submitted by email to GrantsFrance@state.gov by the listed deadlines. No applications will be accepted after these dates. --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Range:** $5,000 to $24,999 per project - **Total Program Funding:** Up to $100,000 (subject to availability) - **Number of Anticipated Awards:** 5 to 20 (depending on award sizes) - **Project Duration:** Up to 18 months - **Cost Sharing:** Not required, but voluntary cost share is encouraged --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Nonprofit educational institutions - Governmental institutions - Organizations in the U.S. or France **Not eligible:** For-profit or commercial entities, individuals **Other requirements:** - Only one proposal per organization; submitting more than one will disqualify all submissions. - All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration (may take 4–8 weeks; start early). - Applications must be in English, with budgets in U.S. dollars. --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare your application:** - Use the [official application form](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/1.%20APS%20America%20250%20Application%20Form.docx) and [budget template](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/2.%20APS%20America%20250%20Budget%20Form.xlsx). - Complete and sign required federal forms: SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B. - Submit all documents in English and in U.S. dollars. 2. **Submit your application:** - Email all materials to GrantsFrance@state.gov with subject: “APS FY250 - America 250: [Applicant Name & Project Title]”. - Attach all required forms and supporting documents. - Optional: Include CVs of key personnel, letters of support, and a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) if applicable. 3. **Mandatory checklist before submission:** - Application form - Budget form - Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - SF-424 (signed) - SF-424A (completed) - SF-424B (signed) 4. **Review process:** - Applications are evaluated based on alignment with strategic priorities, program feasibility, organizational capacity, planning, budget, monitoring/evaluation, and sustainability. - Notification of results within 60 days of each deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must target French audiences and include a clear U.S. element. - Ineligible activities include partisan political programs, lobbying, charitable/development activities, religious activities, construction, fundraising, scientific research, or projects primarily for institutional growth. - Alcoholic beverages may not be funded. - Projects must be new (not ongoing). - All awardees are required to submit regular financial and programmatic reports. - Branding requirements apply (use of U.S. flag, etc.). --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359745) - [U.S. Embassy France Grant Programs](https://fr.usembassy.gov/education/grant-programs/) - [Application Form (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/1.%20APS%20America%20250%20Application%20Form.docx) - [Budget Form (XLSX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/2.%20APS%20America%20250%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Annual Program Statement (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/FY2025%20APS%20-%20America%20250%20-%20Final%20v2%20.pdf) - [SF-424 Forms and Instructions](https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/sf-424-family.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | U.S. Embassy France Grants Team | GrantsFrance@state.gov | For application and eligibility questions (no pre-consultation on covered topics) | For technical issues accessing documents, contact the U.S. Embassy France Grants Team at the above email. ---

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary (APS 2025)

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