Public Diplomacy Section Praia: Small Grants Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to Cape Verde’s U.S. Embassy Praia is offering a small grants program to support public diplomacy projects tied to the America250 and Freedom250 initiatives and broader U.S. foreign policy priorities in Cabo Verde. The program funds proposals that advance democratic governance, inclusive economic growth, and strengthened bilateral partnerships through programming on American excellence, with emphasis on technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, American culture and history, and youth civic participation. Projects must include a clear American element, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, institutions, or exchange alumni, and proposals are expected to include a detailed budget, budget justification, and monitoring and evaluation plan. Awards are expected to range from $2,000 to $10,000, with up to 10 awards and $18,000 total available, and submissions are accepted by email or Grants.gov; the application deadline is listed as May 31, 2026, while the opportunity overview shows a close date of June 19, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
●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