Closed · OFOP0002219 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Qatar, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $10K-$100K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- August 30, 2025
- Close date
- 5
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Qatar that offered $10,000 -- $100,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $10K-$100K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 5
- expected awards
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S.-Qatar Partnership Initiative: Celebrating America 250 and Beyond - is cataloged under number OFOP0002219 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Qatar. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 31, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.
Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $100,000. The agency has projected $200,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $200,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $40,000. 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 August 30, 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
$10,000 -- $100,000
Close Date
August 30, 2025
Posted
July 31, 2025
Est. Total Funding
$200,000
Expected Awards
5
Instrument
Other
Description
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Doha is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for proposals aimed at strengthening ties between the United States and Qatar. This initiative seeks to foster mutual understanding and collaboration through programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. The overarching goal is to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous by leveraging strategic themes and priorities. Strategic Themes and Priorities include; America 250: In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States, proposals should include programs that celebrate this milestone by emphasizing the historical and cultural connections between the United States and Qatar; Entrepreneurship: Proposals should aim to foster entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. Programs may include workshops, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects that support startups and small businesses. The goal is to create a dynamic environment that encourages economic growth and job creation; Emerging Technology/Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that explore the potential of emerging technologies and AI to address common challenges; and Youth Leadership: Proposals should focus on empowering the next generation of leaders. Programs may include leadership training, exchange programs, and initiatives that encourage civic engagement and community service among youth. Applicants should have considerable, practical, and relevant experience in the implementation of the proposed activities to be seriously considered for this project. Previous experience working with Qatari audiences is required. Proposals must identify a clearly defined target audience that the project seeks to influence. Well-defined audiences are countable and accessible through the project’s activities. Please refer to the related documents tab for the Full Text and instructions of this funding opportunity.
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
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
DohaGrants@state.gov
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