Cultural Small Grants Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tbilisi Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for the Cultural Small Grants Program to strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and Georgia. Awardees must implement programs that advance cultural engagement, highlight the value of U.S.-Georgia cooperation, and include a clear American component such as collaboration with American experts or institutions. Proposals must be submitted using the provided templates, are strictly limited to eight pages, and must feature a detailed project description alongside a comprehensive budget narrative. Eligible applicants include individuals, public educational institutions, public international organizations, governmental institutions, and non-profit organizations from both the United States and Georgia. The application deadline is July 15, 2026, with an estimated total program funding of $50,000, individual awards ranging from $2,000 to $20,000, and inquiries directed to tbilisicultural@state.gov.
Eligible Applicants
The following organizations from U.S. and Georgia are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions