# Public Diplomacy Section Praia: Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-praia-fy26-01-public-diplomacy-section-praia-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361927

> U.S. Mission to Cape Verde offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $2,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on June 19, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-PRAIA-FY26-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Cape Verde |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 19, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $2,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040, 19.441 |

## Who can apply

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

●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

As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence through the America250 and Freedom250 initiatives, the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Praia announces an open competition to celebrate this historic milestone while advancing core U.S. foreign policy priorities in Cabo Verde. This initiative promotes democratic governance, inclusive economic growth, and strengthened bilateral partnerships through interactive programming highlighting American excellence in innovation, education, culture, and democratic institutions. In alignment with the U.S. Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa, this program seeks proposals from eligible organizations and individuals to engage youth, emerging leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and broader Cabo Verdean audiences. The America250 and Freedom250 commemorations provide a strategic opportunity to explore enduring principles of freedom, civic responsibility, and democratic values—examining how these principles have shaped American democracy for 250 years and their relevance to contemporary challenges including freedom of expression, economic opportunity, digital access, civic participation, and innovation. Priority areas include technology and innovation, artificial intelligence and digital responsibility, cybersecurity, American culture and history, and youth civic participation. All proposals must include a clear American element, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, institutions, or exchange alumni, or content highlighting U.S. democratic institutions and innovation.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-PRAIA-FY26-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 19, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Public Diplomacy Section Praia: Small Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to Cape Verde 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 Section Praia: Small Grants Program?

Closed June 19, 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 $10,000 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.