The Transatlantic Partnership Program by the U.S. Mission to Germany is looking for innovative projects that strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Germany. As part of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary celebrations, the program supports initiatives that promote mutual understanding and collaboration in areas like sports, science, and countering anti-Semitism. Projects should engage German audiences and include strong U.S. components.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations or individuals who can create projects that engage German audiences and highlight U.S.-German cooperation. Ideal applicants have experience in areas like sports diplomacy, science and technology collaboration, or initiatives that promote freedom of speech and counter anti-Semitism.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a strong U.S. component in the project
- No clear German target audience
- Absence of a strategic implementation plan
- Proposals outside the specified areas of interest
- Failure to outline measurable objectives
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Strategic implementation plan
- Clear objectives and measurable outcomes
- Budget outline
- Evidence of past successful projects (if applicable)
- Registration with the U.S. government’s System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Projects must have a strong U.S. component
- Target audience must be clearly defined as German
- Proposals should align with the program's key areas of interest
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include organizations or individuals capable of developing projects that engage German audiences and highlight U.S.-German cooperation. The program is open to innovative proposals in areas like sports diplomacy, science and technology collaboration, and initiatives that promote freedom of speech and counter anti-Semitism.
Overview
This grant is for organizations or individuals who can create projects that engage German audiences and highlight U.S.-German cooperation. Ideal applicants have experience in areas like sports diplomacy, science and technology collaboration, or initiatives that promote freedom of speech and counter anti-Semitism.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a strong U.S. component in the project
- No clear German target audience
- Absence of a strategic implementation plan
- Proposals outside the specified areas of interest
- Failure to outline measurable objectives
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement projects that foster U.S.-German collaboration, promote mutual understanding, and engage German audiences. This includes activities in sports, science, and initiatives that counter anti-Semitism and support freedom of speech.
Total Program Funding
$400,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jul 22, 2026
- Est. Application Due (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a project proposal with a strong U.S. component
- Identify and define the German target audience
- Create a strategic implementation plan
- Outline measurable objectives and outcomes
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)