The program welcomes applications from NGOs and public organizations with project ideas that align with the program’s mission. Successful applicants are encouraged to design impactful projects that address pressing issues and actively contribute to dialogue between the Baltic States and the United States.

Eligible applicants include NGOs; educational institutions such as universities; government entities; nongovernmental organizations such as chambers of commerce; social service organizations; and trade and business groups.

Speakers should be selected independently based on the topic, relevance, and relevant experience.

Because strengthening U.S.–Baltic ties is a core value of the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation, the strongest proposals will provide meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange between U.S. speakers and members of Baltic sponsoring institutions. Proposals that promote cross-Baltic collaboration among similar groups or institutions will receive special consideration.

Projects should address one or more of the following areas:

• Prevention

• Protection

• Preparedness

• Response

• Recovery

• Resilience

Applications may request funding of up to 10,000 USD. Funds will be disbursed as required according to the schedule provided in the application, but no earlier than 60 days before the event.International airfare

• Local transportation

• Accommodation

• Meals

• Other event expenses, such as IT support or translation services

Funding does not cover speakers’ fees or honoraria.

• Rationale for the training and a description of specific training objectives

• How the training will be incorporated into practice, including assessment metrics

• Expected impact

• Speaker’s CV or résumé

• Date or time period of the event

• A well-researched budget, in USD, for the funds requested

• A marketing or social media plan

• Host institution support

• Expected audience size and further opportunities for collaboration

Proposals will be evaluated by BAFF staff and members of the Board of Directors. Funding is intended to expand professional development opportunities available to host organizations and is not intended to offset regularly budgeted training costs.

Special consideration will be given to proposals that create opportunities for bilateral learning and the exchange of ideas between American speakers and members of Baltic sponsoring institutions.

Finalists will be invited to present their proposals in person. Presentations should address:

• Rationale for the topic to be addressed

• Benefits to both parties—the sponsoring organization and the speaker

• Speaker’s CV or résumé

• Date or time period of the event

• A well-researched budget, in USD, for the funds requested

• Adequate public relations, including public relations related to BAFF, which may include advance publicity, ticket sales or distribution, and arrangements for press coverage

• Support the applying or inviting institution will provide

• How the outcome of the event will be measured, including assessment metrics for evaluating impact