Public Diplomacy Grants Program
Posted by U.S. Mission to Nicaragua
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Public Diplomacy Grants Program — is cataloged under number PDS-MGA-APS-FY26-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Nicaragua. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on April 1, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $20,000 -- $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. Applications close on May 18, 2026. 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.
Award Range
$20,000 -- $80,000
Close Date
May 18, 2026
Posted
April 1, 2026
Instrument
Grant
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Managua announces an open competition for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to advance U.S. security, commercial interests, and regional stability in Nicaragua through innovative public diplomacy initiatives.Proposals must address one of three priority areas: advancing U.S. trade and economic interests by promoting market-oriented, private sector–led growth, fostering trade relationships with the United States, and increasing awareness of foreign economic practices that undermine U.S. and Nicaraguan commercial interests; protecting free speech, defending religious freedom, and countering anti-U.S. narratives by strengthening independent voices, expanding access to credible information, and building the capacity of independent media and civil society; or supporting border security and ending mass migration by increasing public understanding of U.S. immigration laws, the dangers of illegal migration, and combating criminal networks.Target audiences may include independent journalists, civil society organizations, religious workers and institutions, youth and university students, entrepreneurs and small businesses, and rural producers. Programs may use workshops, trainings, exchanges, media initiatives, and community-based activities to expand access to information and create economic opportunities.Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profit organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, media organizations, and other qualified entities capable of implementing programs aligned with these priorities.
Eligibility
12;13;20;21;25
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Embassy Managua Public Diplomacy Team
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