ClosedOpportunity OFOP0001455

Democratic Horizons: Community Engagement and Media Literacy Programs in Bavaria

U.S. Mission to Germany · Department of State

At a glance

Democratic Horizons: Community Engagement and Media Literacy Programs in Bavaria is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Germany (Department of State). The application deadline was September 1, 2024. Individual awards are listed as $20K – $80K, with about 1 award expected and $80K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jun 6, 2024Posted
Sep 1, 2024Application deadline

Posted: Jun 6, 2024
Close date: Sep 1, 2024
Award floor: $20,000
Award ceiling: $80,000
Est. total funding: $80,000
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Consulate Munich is offering funding to implement initiatives aimed at reinforcing democratic norms, improving media literacy, and countering extremist narratives across Bavaria. This initiative responds to recent trends indicating a need for stronger community engagement and educational efforts to counter misinformation, promote intercultural understanding, and support democratic principles. The program seeks to empower civil society, youth, and media organizations through targeted projects that foster resilience against extremist narratives, enhance digital literacy, and encourage active civic participation. By supporting innovative and impactful programs, we aim to strengthen the democratic fabric of Bavarian communities and ensure a more informed and engaged citizenry.
Please refer to the full funding opportunity for program overview and federal award information.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.040Public Diplomacy ProgramsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.040

Historical data · not a prediction

FY18

$129M

FY19

$34.5M est.

FY20

$130M

FY21

$129M

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.040. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

U.S. Mission to Germany
202-890-9795

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Democratic Horizons: Community Engagement and Media Literacy Programs in Bavaria”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Democratic Horizons: Community Engagement and Media Literacy Programs in Bavaria”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $20k – $80k, total estimated program funding is $80,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “Democratic Horizons: Community Engagement and Media Literacy Programs in Bavaria”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0001455), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.040