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Building LGBTQ+ Communities in Germany and the United States Exchange Project

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF

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Deadline

September 10, 2026

155 days left

Grant Type

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Overview

Building LGBTQ+ Communities in Germany and the United States Exchange Project

Status: Active, three-year project (2023-2026)

Geographic Scope: Germany and United States

Focus Areas: LGBTQ+ community-building, cross-cultural exchange, policy development

Program Overview:

  • Three-year project exploring LGBTQ+ community-building in both countries

  • Fosters cross-cultural exchange with participants from diverse backgrounds

  • Shares personal testimonies, successes, failures, and best practices

  • Three annual cohorts (one per year)

  • Each cohort: 7 German and 7 U.S. nationals

  • Each cohort experiences one week-long program in Germany and one in United States

    • Target Participants:

  • LGBTQ+ individuals from variety of sectoral backgrounds

  • Intersectional representation

  • Diverse generational backgrounds

    • Program Deliverables:

  • Written policy briefs and articles (published digitally and in print)

  • Multimedia presentations in various formats

  • Reach intended for: LGBTQ+ communities, minority groups, general public, and policy makers

    • Funder/Administrator: American-German Institute (AGI)

    Contact: Elizabeth Caruth, AGI

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Determine Eligibility
    - Must identify as LGBTQ+
    - Available to participate in exchange programs in Germany and United States
    - From diverse sectoral, intersectional, and generational backgrounds

    2. Prepare Application Materials
    - Contact AGI for application form and requirements
    - Personal statement addressing interest in LGBTQ+ community-building
    - Background information

    3. Submit Application
    - Deadline: September 10
    - Submit to AGI (contact information to be obtained from website)

      Program Commitment

    • Attendance at week-long program in Germany
    • Attendance at week-long program in United States
    • Potential participation in project deliverables (policy briefs, articles, multimedia presentations)
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    lgbtqcommunity-development

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