2026 VAU PDS Annual Program Statement
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of State’s Venezuela Affairs Unit, Public Diplomacy Section is offering grants under the 2026 VAU PDS Annual Program Statement to strengthen people-to-people ties and support Venezuela’s economic recovery and U.S.-Venezuela partnerships. The program seeks Venezuela-based projects centered on cooperation in the energy, mining, and technology sectors, as well as higher education partnerships between U.S. and Venezuelan counterparts. Eligible projects must include an American component, occur primarily in Venezuela, and are reviewed on program quality, organizational capacity, project planning, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability; eligible applicants are registered not-for-profit organizations and non-profit or governmental educational institutions with UEI and SAM.gov registration. Awards range from $25,000 to $200,000, with up to ten awards and $500,000 in total funding available, a performance period of up to 18 months, and applications due April 30, 2026; inquiries may be sent to VAUPublicEngagement@fan.gov.
Eligible Applicants
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions