Closed · DOS-MANAMA-PD-2025-005 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

250 years of American Independence

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

$10K-$80K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 5, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

250 years of American Independence is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Bahrain that offered $10,000 -- $80,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$80K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 250 years of American Independence - is cataloged under number DOS-MANAMA-PD-2025-005 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Bahrain. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 3, 2025 and last updated on August 11, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $80,000. The agency has projected $80,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $80,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $80,000. 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 January 5, 2026. 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

$10,000 -- $80,000

Close Date

January 5, 2026

Posted

August 3, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$80,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026, the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama is pleased to announce a funding opportunity to support activities and events that commemorate this historic milestone. The initiative will highlight America’s excellence and positive contributions in the world of arts, music, sports, and innovation. Through a series of in-person and media engagements in Bahrain, the program will showcase American leadership and expertise, telling compelling American stories in the lead-up to this significant 250th anniversary of American Independence. If you have any questions about the grant application process in its entirety, please contact: ManamaPAO@state.gov.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 13, 20, 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

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Agency Contact

Public Affairs Office U.S. Embassy, Manama

Key Dates

Posted August 3, 2025
Close Date January 5, 2026
Archive Date February 5, 2026
Last Updated August 11, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "250 years of American Independence", offered by U.S. Mission to Bahrain. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026, the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama is pleased to announce a funding opportunity to support activi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 5, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $80,000. Total estimated funding: $80,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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