# American Corners Portugal Operational Funding

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-portugal-fy26-01-american-corners-portugal-operational-funding/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363340

> U.S. Mission to Portugal offered grants of up to $4,166 (at least $4,166) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $25,000 in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-PORTUGAL-FY26-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Portugal |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4,166 |
| Award floor | $4,166 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $25,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.441 |

## Who can apply

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

Official American Corners in Portugal

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Mission to Portugal announces a limited competition solicitation for American Corners in Portugal to apply for FY2026 American Spaces Operational Funding. Funds will primarily support the operational needs of the Corners, including design and furnishings that showcase an American look and feel, resources and supplies, technology, internet, mission's programmatic and management oversight, and in-country American Spaces Coordinator meetings. Funds will also support the development and implementation of strategic programming at the American Corners in Portugal, showcasing the United States as a leader in innovation, freedom of expression and economic power. Programming funds will also support Freedom 250 activities that increase public understanding of the principles that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years, through visible, audience-centered and customized initiatives.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-PORTUGAL-FY26-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 28, 2026.

### Who can apply for American Corners Portugal Operational Funding?

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

### What is the deadline for American Corners Portugal Operational Funding?

Closed August 28, 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 $4,166 each. About $25,000 in total across about 6 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.