Mission Spain Public Diplomacy 2022 Annual Program Statement
🏛 U.S. Mission to Spain
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and individuals in Spain, Andorra, or the United States working on public diplomacy projects aligned with U.S. Mission Spain priorities.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational and cultural institutions, civil society organizations, NGOs, think tanks, professional associations, media outlets, and government institutions. Individual citizens, including U.S. exchange program alumni, may also apply if they demonstrate capacity to execute the project.
Spanish or Andorran organizations must be registered in their host country. For-profit businesses cannot apply. Projects must address themes like climate action, NATO alliance, women and peace, entrepreneurship, media literacy, human rights, democracy, or LGBTQI+ rights.
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Program description
The Public Diplomacy Section (PD Spain) of the U.S. Embassy Madrid and U.S. Consulate General Barcelona welcomes proposals for creative, engaging projects that line up with PD Spain’s main objectives. That includes:
- Promote citizen participation in the fight against the climate crisis and facilitate better knowledge of the policies and actions of the United States in this area.
- Ensure that Spanish and /or Andorran students know the United States as a destination for their training, for summer work programs and for learning English.
- Promote security and defense alliances between the United States and Spain and the Atlantic Alliance (NATO).
- Communicate the importance of Spain being the venue for the 2022 NATO Summit, the role that Spain plays within NATO and the strategic concept of NATO in the near future.
- Explain the value of initiatives dedicated to women, peace and security.
- Support the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and STEM to increase economic opportunities for young people in Spain and / or Andorra.
- Increase knowledge about how to do business in the US and highlight the role of Spain and Andorra in the global digital economy.
- Expand the reach of media literacy and support the media education programs of Spanish institutions with useful and accurate tools to increase understanding of false information and other tactics, to render misinformation campaigns targeting Spain ineffective.
- Communicate about the common values that the United States, Spain and the EU share and about the promotion of respect for human rights, democracy and the need for democratic changes in places like Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, the power of the law against impunity, privacy, international order based on common rules, and a fair playing field.
- Encourage collaboration between Spanish and /or Andorran and American organizations that share the defense of human rights.
- Explore topics such as the rights of LGBTQI + community, racism, sexism, and the rights of people with disabilities.
- Promote the rights and equality of women, ethnic and religious minorities, the LGBTQI + community, refugees and migrants, people with disabilities and other marginalized populations in Spain and / or Andorra.
All programs should ensure they promote diversity and inclusion.
Please be aware that projects funded through this APS must include an American element. That could involve a connection or partnership between Spanish and/or Andorran and American organizations or institutions. For example, an American expert could take part, in person or virtually, in your project. Activities might highlight or examine shared values between Spain and/or Andorra and the United States, national interests, etc. You may incorporate a U.S. approach or method you have learned about to addressing an issue or challenge facing your community, institution, or profession.
Grant activities may take any number of forms, including academic competitions, cross-border exchanges, conferences, workshops, courses, curriculum development, exhibits, hackathons or app development, online projects, mock trials or moot court competitions, simulations and role-playing activities (e.g., Model Congress, Model United Nations), performances, or other activities.
Project timelines should start no earlier than December 1, 2021, and start no later than September 30, 2022, with all activities being completed no later than December 2023. All activities and your evaluation or assessment of the project should be completed within 18 months of starting the project.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational background and qualifications
- Evidence of registration (for Spain/Andorra-based organizations)
- Prior track record documentation (especially for individual applicants)
- Evaluation plan with measurable outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Sabine Weiler Grantor
- 📧 SpainPDGrants@state.gov
- 📞 34915872516
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions, media outlets, and individuals from Spain, Andorra, or the U.S. can apply. For-profit businesses are not eligible.
Do I need to be based in Spain or Andorra?
No. Applicants from the United States are also eligible. Spanish or Andorran organizations must be registered in their host country.
What types of projects does this grant fund?
Projects addressing climate action, NATO alliance building, women and peace, entrepreneurship, media literacy, human rights, democracy promotion, and LGBTQI+ rights in Spain or Andorra.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost sharing.
What is the funding range?
Individual awards typically range from $25,000 to $75,000, with a total funding pool of $200,000.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your project explicitly with one or more of the 12 public diplomacy objectives listed in the APS. Reference them directly in your proposal.
- Emphasize cross-border collaboration between Spanish/Andorran and American organizations when applicable. The grant prioritizes transatlantic partnerships.
- Include concrete metrics for engagement and reach. Public diplomacy requires measurable impact on awareness, participation, or behavior change.
- If you are an individual applicant, document your prior track record and capacity to manage funds. Organizational structure matters even for solo applicants.
- Submit early if possible. Rolling deadlines mean applications are reviewed continuously, so earlier submission may improve competitiveness as funds deplete.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals that ignore the specific 12 public diplomacy priorities get rejected quickly—generic projects don't align with mission. Applicants from for-profit businesses or unregistered foreign organizations waste effort applying. Weak evaluation plans undermine competitiveness; reviewers need clear metrics for success.
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