How many grant programs does DOS administer?

U.S. Department of State administers 5 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog. Each program has its own eligibility requirements, application process, and funding levels.

Where does this DOS grant data come from?

All program data comes from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (formerly the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance), the official U.S. government database of all federal financial assistance programs maintained by the General Services Administration.

How do I apply for a DOS grant?

First verify your eligibility on SAM.gov for the specific program. Most federal grant applications are submitted through Grants.gov. You will need a SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI). Check each program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific application instructions and deadlines.

Where does DOS sit among federal grant agencies?

According to SAM.gov Assistance Listings program count among agencies on PlainGrants, U.S. Department of State ranks #24 of 24. Ordinals use program_count DESC matching the /agencies listing. See /methodology/#corpus-placement.

Federal Agency · DOS · 5 programs

U.S. Department of State

Name: U.S. Department of State Federal Grant Programs
Creator: U.S. Department of State
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5 federal assistance programs administered by U.S. Department of State, sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.

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Programs: 5
Active: 4
Categories: DOS
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Compiled by PlainGrants · August 10, 2026

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Agency overview

U.S. Department of State administers 5 federal assistance programs across 4 categories. According to SAM.gov Assistance Listings program count among agencies on PlainGrants, U.S. Department of State ranks #24 of 24. 5 of 5 are currently active in SAM.gov.

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catalogued programs: 5
currently active: 4
grant categories: $10.0 million
largest award ceiling

Agency portfolio posture

Tiny portfolio with unusually complete ceilings

Despite only 5 CFDA rows, DOS publishes funding bands on 5 programs up to $10.0 million. Dollar envelopes are readable even though the catalog is small.

Derived from SAM.gov Assistance Listings program_count, funding_range fields, and eligibility tags. See methodology · corpus placement.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, CFDA) U.S. Department of State federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 Accessed 2026-08-10 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.

Grant Programs (5)

19.009 Education

Academic Exchange Programs

Educational and cultural exchanges fostering mutual understanding between the US and other countries.

Up to $5M

19.020 Education

Educational Exchange — Fulbright Program

Prestigious international educational exchange program for students, scholars, teachers, and professionals.

Up to $100K

19.033 Public Safety

Export Control and Border Security

Programs to strengthen export controls and border security in partner countries.

Up to $5M

19.032 Arts & Culture

National Endowment for Democracy Grants

Grants to promote democracy abroad through support for civic organizations, free media, and democratic institutions.

Up to $500K

19.040 Business & Economic Development

USAID International Development Grants

Grants supporting economic growth, democracy, health, and humanitarian assistance in developing countries.

Up to $10M

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What to do next

DOS: 5 SAM.gov listings · 5 active.

Education is the largest shelf (2 programs) - start there if your mission aligns. Browse Education
Highest listed ceiling in this portfolio: USAID International Development Grants (19.040). Open program
Nearest catalog peer by program count: AmeriCorps (5 listings). Compare agency

Program availability and deadlines change frequently; always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.

Agencies with similar catalog size

Nearest peers by SAM.gov program_count (5 here).

AmeriCorps (5) VA (6) NASA (6) NEA (6) | All agencies →

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainGrants

This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or grant-consulting advice. For a specific application, consult U.S. Department of State directly or a qualified grants professional; see our full disclaimer.

Every figure on PlainGrants is rendered directly from SAM.gov Assistance Listings data, no number is typed in by an editor. This agency's figures are rendered directly from SAM.gov Assistance Listings data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, the data changelog, or report a data issue on this page.

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