# Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0002532-freedom-250-amplifying-exchange-alumni-stories-of-excellence/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361489

> U.S. Mission to Paraguay offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make $35,000 in total. Applications closed on April 17, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0002532 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Paraguay |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 17, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $35,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Paraguay announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) open competition to implement to support projects celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence (Freedom 250). The Embassy invites U.S. government exchange program alumni organizations in Paraguay to apply for funding to design and implement initiatives amplifying alumni voices and highlighting American leadership. The U.S. Embassy will accept proposals from U.S. alumni organizations in Paraguay using interviews, multimedia storytelling, and a networking event to gather and share their members’ reflections on U.S. excellence in science and technology, economic dynamism, sports, and global influence. These activities should illustrate how U.S. values and achievements have shaped alumni experiences and contributed to Paraguay’s growth as a strong bilateral partner. Please follow all instructions in the NOFO.

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0002532 still open?

No. It closed on April 17, 2026.

### Who can apply for Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence?

U.S. Mission to Paraguay accepted applications from nonprofits.

### What is the deadline for Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence?

Closed April 17, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $35,000 each. About $35,000 in total.

### Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.