Launching the Next 250 Years of American and European Innovation and Growth

The U.S. Mission to the European Union is seeking proposals for a grant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The grant aims to celebrate America's rich history and honor the U.S.-EU contributions to global peace, security, and prosperity. Proposed projects should promote the strength and benefits of the U.S.-EU relationship and advance relations and economic growth between the United States and the EU. Examples of priority issues and sectors include trade, technological innovation, energy, critical minerals, and defense. The grant will support projects that showcase Freedom 250-themed success stories or build people-to-people ties with EU institutions to advance or drive growth in priority areas. Some possible project activities include: • Research, programs, or media content that celebrate and advance innovation and success in transatlantic business, energy, technology, and defense support related policymaking • American culture and sports-themed public events that bring together public and private sector leaders, U.S. program alumni, and other experts or influencers from the U.S. and EU to promote the program's goal and objectives • Traveling exhibitions or informational materials showcasing American history, innovation, and growth as it relates to opportunities to partner with the European Union • Events, workshops, or working groups featuring prominent American and EU policymakers, private sector leaders, and/or technical experts to amplify and advance initiatives related to priority issues and policies • Projects or contests that amplify Freedom 250-themed success stories involving American citizens, the EU, and dual nationals from the EU • Building immersive Freedom 250-themed experiences in public spaces to invite EU publics to learn about shared history and future opportunities.