Programs
Four programs. One shared purpose. BAFF creates opportunities for people and organizations across the Baltics to learn, grow, connect, and build lasting ties with the United States. Find the BAFF program that’s right for you.
BAFF Fellowship Program
Individual Scholarships for ambitious young professionals from any field, this fully funded nine-month program offers unparalleled U.S. experience for those driven to make a difference back home. Advance your career through a specialized internship, building the international network and expertise needed to directly contribute to Baltic security and development.
Baltic American
Dialogue Program
For public organizations and NGOs across the Baltics, this funding initiative is created to elevate your organization’s impact by bringing leading U.S. experts and thought leaders directly to your audience in the Baltics. We fund the travel and hosting logistics, empowering you to spark innovative conversations and forge lasting transatlantic partnerships.
Leadership Academy
Designed for ambitious high school students from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, this fully funded summer academy transforms potential into real-world leadership. Spend three weeks in the U.S. mastering innovation and design thinking, living on a college campus, and exploring iconic American cities.
Baltic American
Security Exchange (BASE)
Grants for public and private security organizations in the Baltics. This funding program can empower your national security and civil preparedness initiatives through direct collaboration with U.S. experts. The BASE program funds strategic projects that strengthen Baltic resilience—from cyber defense and crisis readiness to the training of security professionals.