Closed · PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-002 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
Cultural Small Grants Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $2K-$20K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- July 15, 2026
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
Cultural Small Grants Program is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Georgia that offered $2,000 -- $20,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $2K-$20K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Cultural Small Grants Program - is cataloged under number PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 8, 2026 and last updated on June 9, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $2,000 -- $20,000. The agency has projected $50,000 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 July 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
$2,000 -- $20,000
Close Date
July 15, 2026
Posted
June 8, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$50,000
Instrument
Grant
Description
For additional details, please see attached NOFO. The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tbilisi PDS announces an open competition to implement programs that strengthen the bilateral relations between the United States and Georgia by advancing cultural engagement that supports shared interests in security, economic growth, and regional stability. Proposed programs should highlight the value of U.S.–Georgia cooperation and reinforce the strong people-to-people ties. All programs must include a clear American component, such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions, that promotes greater understanding of U.S. policies, perspectives, and approaches while fostering opportunities for collaboration that support mutual prosperity and a safer, stronger community.
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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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Tbilisi Cultural Team
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