# U.S.-Argentina English for the Energy Sector & Minerals Workforce Development

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-bue-2026-01-u-s-argentina-english-for-the-energy-sector/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361930

> U.S. Mission to Argentina offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on May 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-BUE-2026-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Argentina |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## 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 Public International Organizations Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires announces an open competition to strengthen English for specific purposes within the critical minerals and energy sectors. This program will support workforce development, enhance international collaboration, and improve access to global supply chains by equipping participants with specialized English skills relevant to mining, energy transition, the extractive industry, and advanced manufacturing. It will also help create a more competitive local talent pipeline that can attract increased U.S. investment and expand hiring by U.S. companies operating in Argentina. U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires seeks proposals from qualified organizations capable of designing and implementing a program that produces measurable gains in participant knowledge and supports durable professional linkages around transparent and responsible critical mineral and energy sector development. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The growing demand for modern technologies, including advanced manufacturing, electronics, and digital infrastructure, has significantly increased the need for critical minerals such as lithium, copper, and rare earth elements, while also driving expanded activity across the energy sector. Countries with strong energy and mineral reserves must develop a technically skilled workforce, including English proficiency, to compete in international markets, attract investment, and collaborate with U.S. partners. This aligns with U.S. policy priorities on energy transition and supply chain security. Previous Embassy-supported English Language Programs have demonstrated success in improving general proficiency; however, sector-specific English training remains a new opportunity to improve the U.S. investment climate and U.S. business success in the energy and minerals sectors. Project Audience(s): Primary beneficiaries should include: University students in engineering, geology, and mining programs Early-career professionals in extractive industries Technical educators and vocational trainers Project Goal: The project goal is to improve workforce readiness and international engagement in the critical minerals and energy sectors through specialized English training.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-BUE-2026-01 still open?

No. It closed on May 31, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S.-Argentina English for the Energy Sector & Minerals Workforce Development?

U.S. Mission to Argentina 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.-Argentina English for the Energy Sector & Minerals Workforce Development?

Closed May 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 $100,000 each. About $100,000 in total for one award.

### 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.