Grant News

The US Embassy in the United Kingdom has announced its Annual Programme Statement (APS) for 2025, inviting applications for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. The total funding available under this scheme is up to $800,000, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

The grants aim to support programmes that enhance the US-UK partnership through cultural, educational, and outreach activities. Eligible projects may include curriculum development, student exchanges, speaker programmes, arts and film initiatives, conferences, symposia, faculty development, and the public dissemination of academic research.

The APS is managed by the Cultural Office of the US Embassy and is open to non-profit and educational organisations.

Priority areas of the programme are:

• Democracy and Shared Values:  Activities that promote the U.S.-UK bilateral relationship and build people-to-people ties.
• Global Challenges:  Activities that build public support for the U.S.-UK alliance and U.S. foreign policy priorities related to shared national security challenges; and/or address transnational challenges such as mis- and disinformation from hostile actors; and/or projects that promote peaceful dialogue and counter radicalization, and equity and social justice.
• Climate Change, Science, and Technology:  Activities that build awareness, action and cooperation on global priorities including climate/environment, sustainability, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, STEAM, and/or improve the connections between U.S. and UK businesses. 

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the 15th August 2025. Proposed programmes must be completed within 12 months or less.

Organisations wishing to apply must submit a detailed proposal that outlines the project’s objectives, implementation plan, and budget.