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S-DR860-26-NOFO-0003: U.S.-D.R. Technology and Science Fair

Closed Closed July 10, 2026 Opportunity S-DR860-26-NOFO-0003 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$80,000
• Award floor$30,000
• Total funding$80,000
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

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)

● U.S. and Dominican not-for-profit organizations ● Chambers of commerce and business associations ● Entrepreneurship and innovation hubs ● Technology and startup incubators/accelerators ● Higher education institutions ● Alumni associations ● Civil society organizations with experience in STEM, entrepreneurship, workforce development, or youth programming

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $80,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo seeks to increase Dominican engagement with U.S.-linked opportunities in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging industries at a time when fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, engineering, cybersecurity, and digital innovation are reshaping the global economy and workforce. The Dominican Republic has a growing ecosystem of students, entrepreneurs, startups, and innovation-focused institutions interested in STEM and technology-related sectors. However, many young Dominicans and emerging professionals have limited direct exposure to U.S. companies, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurial models, and private-sector leaders that can help them access international opportunities and envision future collaboration with U.S. partners. This program seeks to address these challenges by creating a high-visibility public event that connects Dominican audiences with U.S. companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, and technology leaders through interactive and practical experiences. The U.S. Tech and Science Innovation Fair will showcase U.S. leadership in technology and innovation while creating opportunities for networking, mentorship, collaboration, and exposure to U.S.-linked educational and professional pathways. Activities may include corporate booths and demonstrations, panels on U.S. leadership in technology and semiconductors, entrepreneur and alumni storytelling sessions, networking opportunities, innovation showcases, and outreach related to exchange and professional development opportunities connected to the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has previously supported programming related to entrepreneurship, workforce development, innovation, higher education internationalization, exchange programs, and technology-focused outreach initiatives. Previous efforts have demonstrated that public-facing events that combine hands-on engagement, networking opportunities, mentorship, and direct interaction with U.S. experts and private-sector representatives are highly effective in increasing participant interest in U.S.-linked opportunities. Events that provide practical demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and opportunities for direct engagement consistently generate stronger audience participation and media visibility than traditional conference-style programming.

Category: Education.

Applying now

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