OFOP0003294: U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy
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 the Bahamas notices from 2026.
U.S. Mission to the Bahamas offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on August 14, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 31, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 14, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Foreign-based non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions, as outlined in the funding opportunity
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for grants to implement programs that strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared priorities between the United States and The Bahamas. Priority program areas include Freedom 250 (commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence); Business Development and Entrepreneurship; Educational and Cultural Programming; Sports Engagement; and Digital Freedom and Open Information Environments. Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign-based non-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations. All documents must be in English and all budgets in U.S. dollars. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until August 15, 2026. Submit materials to: nassaupublicaffairs@state.gov.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
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 OFOP0003294 still open?
No. It closed on August 14, 2026.
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy?
U.S. Mission to the Bahamas accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy?
Closed August 14, 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 $50,000 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.