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PDS-BUE-2026-02: Strengthening U.S. Studies in Higher Education in Argentina

Closed Closed June 1, 2026 Opportunity PDS-BUE-2026-02 ☆ Save

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.

• Award ceiling$20,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Total funding$75,000
• Expected awards5
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

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 $20,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Project Background, Goals, and Objectives U.S. Studies programs play a critical role in fostering mutual understanding, strengthening academic collaboration, and advancing informed dialogue on global issues. By providing structured, interdisciplinary insights into U.S. society, governance, history, and culture, these programs equip students and faculty with the tools to engage more effectively with the United States across academic, professional, and policy spheres. In doing so, they contribute to building more resilient, informed, and cooperative international relationships. Despite sustained interest in U.S.-related topics, many institutions face structural and resource-related limitations that hinder the full development of these programs. Outdated curricula may not reflect contemporary developments in U.S. politics, society, or innovation, reducing their relevance and appeal. At the same time, limited access to faculty training and professional development opportunities constrains educators’ ability to deliver high-quality, up-to-date instruction. The absence of strong institutional partnerships further limits exposure to U.S. academic networks, joint research initiatives, and exchange opportunities. Addressing these gaps is essential to ensuring that U.S. Studies programs remain dynamic, relevant, and impactful. Strengthening curricula, investing in faculty capacity, and fostering institutional linkages not only enhances academic quality, but also creates pathways for sustained collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual benefit between U.S. and international institutions. Project Audience(s): Primary beneficiaries should include: University faculty in social sciences and humanities. Undergraduate and graduate students. Academic administrators. Applicants should clearly describe participant recruitment and selection, including geographic reach, professional profiles, and expected cohort size. Project Goal: The project goal is to increase the quality, reach, and impact of U.S. Studies programs in higher education. Project Objectives: Applicants should design projects that contribute to the following objectives: Objective 1: Support Argentine universities in hosting at least two U.S.-based experts per institution to deliver guest lectures on contemporary and high-impact topics in U.S. politics, economics, and society. Objective 2: Increase student engagement in U.S.

Category: Education.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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