# Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0002540-public-diplomacy-small-grants-program-freedom-250-edition/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363028

> U.S. Mission to Jamaica offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on July 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0002540 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Jamaica |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Individuals Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition advancing U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, supporting projects that strengthen bilateral ties and deliver measurable results in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security. Innovate projects demonstrate how democratic principles and technological excellence create mutual prosperity through AI bootcamps and STEM education, positioning Jamaica as a competitive economic partner aligned with U.S. priorities. Ignite initiatives equip youth with tools for informed civic participation, including workshops that combat misinformation and governance fellowships that build stable societies sharing America's commitment to common cultural values. Inspire initiatives demonstrate U.S. commitment to global diplomacy through debate, media literacy, health literacy campaigns, and community townhalls that protect mutual interests. Target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. Programs must deliver measurable impact aligned with U.S. strategic priorities: fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and building resilient communities. This opportunity reinforces the United States' commitment to advancing prosperity, security, and free expression.

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0002540 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2026.

### Who can apply for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition?

U.S. Mission to Jamaica accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition?

Closed July 31, 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 $20,000 each.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.