PDS-BUE-2026-01: U.S.-Argentina English for the Energy Sector & Minerals Workforce Development
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Argentina notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 16, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$100,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 30, 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)
Not-for-profit organizations, including think-tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Public International Organizations Governmental institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.