OFOP0002532: Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Paraguay notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 13, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$35,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 17, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants awards averaged $17,021; this notice allows up to $35,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (19.022) awarded $57.2 million across 3,361 grant awards, an average of $17,021 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 431 | $9.9 million | |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur | 7 | $1.1 million | |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 24 | $817,659 |
| Protea Owl Foundation | 9 | $665,582 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.