U.S. Embassy Cape Verde Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program $2K-$10K
Summary
The U.S. Embassy Praia announces a small grants program for public diplomacy initiatives in Cape Verde, aligned with the America250 and Freedom250 commemorations. The program offers funding between $2,000 and $10,000 to support projects promoting democratic governance, technology and innovation, AI and digital responsibility, cybersecurity, American culture and history, and youth civic participation. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.
What changed
The U.S. Embassy Praia released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for its FY26 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, offering 10 expected awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 each.
Eligible applicants—including not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations—may submit proposals through grants.gov by the June 19, 2026 closing date. All proposals must include a clear American element such as collaboration with U.S. experts, institutions, exchange alumni, or content highlighting U.S. democratic institutions and innovation.
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Public Diplomacy Section Praia: Small Grants Program
Agency: U.S. Mission to Cape Verde
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
19.441 -- ECA – American Spaces
Last Updated: April 17, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence through the America250 and Freedom250 initiatives, the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Praia announces an open competition to celebrate this historic milestone while advancing core U.S. foreign policy priorities in Cabo Verde. This initiative promotes democratic governance, inclusive economic growth, and strengthened bilateral partnerships through interactive programming highlighting American excellence in innovation, education, culture, and democratic institutions.
In alignment with the U.S. Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa, this program seeks proposals from eligible organizations and individuals to engage youth, emerging leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and broader Cabo Verdean audiences. The America250 and Freedom250 commemorations provide a strategic opportunity to explore enduring principles of freedom, civic responsibility, and democratic values—examining how these principles have shaped American democracy for 250 years and their relevance to contemporary challenges including freedom of expression, economic opportunity, digital access, civic participation, and innovation.
Priority areas include technology and innovation, artificial intelligence and digital responsibility, cybersecurity, American culture and history, and youth civic participation. All proposals must include a clear American element, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, institutions, or exchange alumni, or content highlighting U.S. democratic institutions and innovation.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
●Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
●Public and private educational institutions
●Individuals
●Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Grantor contact information
Description
Mission Praia Public Affairs Grants Management Team
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Link to additional information
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Closing: June 19, 2026
Should be at least 60 days after post date, and should fall on Mon-Fri, and not fall on a holiday.
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Award
$--
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$2,000
Award Minimum
$10,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAS-PRAIA-FY26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy
History
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Posted date:
April 17, 2026
Archive date:
July 19, 2026
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