Closed · 25-MMR-NOFO-001 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

U.S. Embassy Yangon Public Diplomacy Small Grants Competition

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Myanmar, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5K-$100K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 15, 2025
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Embassy Yangon Public Diplomacy Small Grants Competition is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Myanmar that offered $5,000 -- $99,999 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$100K
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Yangon Public Diplomacy Small Grants Competition - is cataloged under number 25-MMR-NOFO-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Myanmar. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 23, 2024 and last updated on February 4, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $99,999. The agency has projected $300,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $300,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $30,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 15, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000 -- $99,999

Close Date

April 15, 2025

Posted

December 23, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$300,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Embassy Yangon of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit an application and proposal to carry out a program (or programs) to strengthen the cultural ties and understanding between the U.S. and Myanmar through programs or projects that highlight shared values, promote bilateral cooperation and exchange. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Programs or projects are encouraged to use the American Center in Yangon and Jefferson Center in Mandalay as venues. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Priority Program Areas: Priority will be given to proposals that address one or more of the following program areas: 1. EDUCATION - Programs that provide skill-based and vocational opportunities for Myanmar students and young adults in support of economic empowerment, special priority will be given to proposals that are aimed towards disadvantaged, marginalized, and rural communities . Programs that promote understating of U.S education and culture or that help prepare for study in the United States; the building of linkages between American and Myanmar private academic & cultural institutions; and training opportunities for Myanmar students or faculty and artists. 2. Entrepreneurship - Projects that provide training for small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially programs that are tailored toward disadvantaged or marginalized, or rural communities. 3. MEDIA LITERACY, INDEPENDENT MEDIA & PRESS FREEDOM - Projects that promotes digital & media literacy, support training for independent & citizen journalism, and counter disinformation. 4.ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING – Projects that teach English skills and culture to Myanmar youth and young professionals. Programs for Business English or English for Entrepreneurs. 5.–MYANMAR BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP - Programs that seek to promote a greater understanding of U.S. policies, culture, and society to Myanmar audiences; activities that promote shared values and interests between the American and Myanmar people; and projects that build people-to-people ties. Note: Please see detail information in Related Document tab.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

Rangoon PD Small Grants

Key Dates

Posted December 23, 2024
Close Date April 15, 2025
Archive Date May 15, 2025
Last Updated February 4, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Yangon Public Diplomacy Small Grants Competition", offered by U.S. Mission to Myanmar. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The U.S. Embassy Yangon of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit an application and proposal to carry out a program (or programs) to str...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 15, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $99,999. Total estimated funding: $300,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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