# 2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-brazzaville-fy26-02-2026-american-spaces-support-funds-celebrating-freedom-250/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362318

> U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $2,500) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $20,000 in total. Applications closed on June 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-BRAZZAVILLE-FY26-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $2,500 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $20,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 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; ● USG Exchange Alumni;

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Brazzaville announces an open competition to implement a program designed to advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Republic of the Congo (ROC). This program will celebrate the Freedom 250 milestone, promote American innovation and technology, and highlight the upcoming World Cup hosted in the United States. It will also foster stronger commercial ties by promoting American businesses and trade between the U.S. and ROC. The program aims to counter illegal immigration to the United States and combat trafficking in persons within the ROC, while also promoting the English language and American culture. Additionally, the initiative will strengthen the U.S. Government (USG) alumni networks in the ROC, building on existing relationships and expanding the reach of U.S. public diplomacy. Target audiences include youth, entrepreneurs, educators, civil society leaders, and USG program alumni. Eligible recipients are Congolese and U.S.-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and other qualified entities with experience in public diplomacy, education, entrepreneurship, or anti-trafficking initiatives. By supporting these objectives, the program will reinforce the U.S.-ROC partnership, promote shared values, and contribute to regional stability and prosperity.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-BRAZZAVILLE-FY26-02 still open?

No. It closed on June 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for 2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals?

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

### What is the deadline for 2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals?

Closed June 15, 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. About $20,000 in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.