Closed · OFOP0001742 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Barbados, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $750-$5K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- June 1, 2025
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Barbados that offered $750 -- $5,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $750-$5K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity - is cataloged under number OFOP0001742 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Barbados. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 14, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $750 -- $5,000. The agency has projected $5,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. 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 June 1, 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
$750 -- $5,000
Close Date
June 1, 2025
Posted
January 14, 2025
Est. Total Funding
$5,000
Instrument
Grant
Description
SUMMARY: The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS’ Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Bridgetown) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the launch of a funding opportunity for alumni of U.S. Department of State sponsored academic and professional exchange programs which is now available through its Public Diplomacy Alumni Small Grants Program. This announcement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PDS Bridgetown invites applications from alumni of U.S. Department of State’s professional and academic exchange programs to implement impactful projects in their communities that align with U.S. Embassy Mission goals. These alumni-driven initiatives will empower participants to leverage the skills and resources gained through U.S. Government-funded programs to address critical needs in their communities/countries. U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is accredited to seven islands which comprise the Eastern Caribbean. Across the seven islands, there exists more than 300 alumni program participants of ECA programs. Each country boasts alumni who are SMEs across a diverse range of fields and who occupy the gamut of career paths from teachers to ministers of government, to grassroots/civil society organizations, lawyers and supporters of the rule of law, students and entrepreneurs. This funding opportunity is being launched to continue/further U.S. Embassy Bridgetown’s support of alumni through funding for the post-program activities which alumni intend to pursue. These activities will highlight the role that active and engaged alumni play in the development and growth of their communities. By utilizing the dynamic resources/experiences gained during their program participation, alumni are changemakers and influ
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 21. 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.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Lisa Howell; bridgetownexchanges@state.gov
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