Mission
We promote the development of Portugal, the Portuguese and the Portuguese-descendant communities through cooperation with the United States of America.
We are a bridge between the two countries, focusing on Science, Education, Culture and Transatlantic Relations.
Durão Barroso appointed President of FLAD
Luso-American Community
This is a space open to the community, where we make known the Luso-descendants and their incredible work in promoting Portugal. Join Us!
FLAD Opportunities
On this page you’ll find all the FLAD scholarships, grants, awards and competitions in our four main areas of action – Science and Technology, Education, Art and Culture and Transatlantic Relations.
Contemporary Art Collection
Get to know the works that are part of FLAD’s Contemporary Art collection on our digital platform.
Study in Portugal
Do you know the Study in Portugal Network? Every year we help hundreds of American students join Portuguese universities and to get acquainted with our culture.
Study in Portugal
Do you know the Study in Portugal Network? Every year we help hundreds of American students join Portuguese universities and to get acquainted with our culture.
Outsiders - American Independent Cinema
Outsiders – American Independent Film Cycle returns to Cinema São Jorge, in Lisbon, from january 27th to february 1st, with a selection of 12 films by independent directors never presented in Portugal.
Speaking Portuguese has become an advantage for Portuguese descendants in the U.S.
A new study on Portuguese-American communities in the United States shows that…
FLAD News
FLAD launches new summer program in the Azores for young Portuguese-Americans, in partnership with UAc and the Government of the Azores
The initiative takes place between July 1 and 17, 2026, on the São Miguel and Terceira campuses of the University of the Azores.
Open Applications: FLAD Portuguese Archives Research Fellowships 2026
FLAD opens applications for research grants for Portuguese Archives throughout the country
