Transatlantic Partnership Program

The U.S. Mission to Germany is soliciting proposals under the Transatlantic Partnership Program to advance the U.S.-German relationship ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence. The program seeks innovative, forward-looking projects that deepen mutual understanding and reinforce democratic values through engagement with German audiences in key areas including sports, science and space, countering anti-Semitism and defending freedom of speech, and evaluating the long-term impact of exchange programs and sister city partnerships. Proposals must include strong U.S. components, clearly defined target audiences in Germany, and a strategic, actionable implementation plan with measurable objectives to increase awareness, shape attitudes, build skills, or establish sustainable networks that support transatlantic cooperation. All projects must demonstrate clear alignment with the mission’s goals and be designed to produce lasting effects beyond the funding period. The funding opportunity, identified by solicitation number OFOP0002652, was posted on July 20, 2026, with a submission deadline of July 29, 2026, and is issued under NAICS code 541720 for scientific research and development services. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and the U.S. Embassy Germany website, adhering to strict formatting guidelines including an eight-page narrative limit with specified character caps for each section, mandatory inclusion of SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms, and proof of non-profit status and SAM registration. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale based on organizational capacity and past grant performance (25 points), project planning and ability to achieve objectives (20 points), budget reasonableness (10 points), monitoring and evaluation design including a draft Performance Monitoring Plan and Theory of Change (10 points), and sustainability planning (5 points). Award selection is based on a trade-off process prioritizing technical merit, with lower indirect cost rates used as a tiebreaker. The project period may extend up to 24 months with potential for non-competitive continuation subject to funding and performance. Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 is mandatory, and key personnel must be identified with resumes and time allocation commitments. While no formal contract clauses, packaging requirements, or detailed invoicing instructions are provided, applicants must ensure all activities adhere to federal regulations including environmental, labor, and anti-trafficking standards, and disclose any federal debt, adverse audit findings, or prior government funding exceeding $1