Closed · PDS-BRAZZAVILLE-FY26-02 · CFDA 19.441 · Discretionary
2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $3K-$10K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- June 15, 2026
- Close date
- 4
- Expected awards
The verdict
2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo that offered $2,500 -- $10,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $3K-$10K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 4
- expected awards
- 19.441
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals - is cataloged under number PDS-BRAZZAVILLE-FY26-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.441, posted by U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 8, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $2,500 -- $10,000. The agency has projected $20,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $20,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5,000. 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 June 15, 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
$2,500 -- $10,000
Close Date
June 15, 2026
Posted
May 8, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$20,000
Expected Awards
4
Instrument
Grant
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Brazzaville announces an open competition to implement a program designed to advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Republic of the Congo (ROC). This program will celebrate the Freedom 250 milestone, promote American innovation and technology, and highlight the upcoming World Cup hosted in the United States. It will also foster stronger commercial ties by promoting American businesses and trade between the U.S. and ROC.The program aims to counter illegal immigration to the United States and combat trafficking in persons within the ROC, while also promoting the English language and American culture. Additionally, the initiative will strengthen the U.S. Government (USG) alumni networks in the ROC, building on existing relationships and expanding the reach of U.S. public diplomacy.Target audiences include youth, entrepreneurs, educators, civil society leaders, and USG program alumni. Eligible recipients are Congolese and U.S.-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and other qualified entities with experience in public diplomacy, education, entrepreneurship, or anti-trafficking initiatives.By supporting these objectives, the program will reinforce the U.S.-ROC partnership, promote shared values, and contribute to regional stability and prosperity.
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.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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