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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Tbilisi Cultural Team

Key Dates

Posted June 8, 2026
Close Date July 15, 2026
Archive Date August 14, 2026
Last Updated June 9, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Cultural Small Grants Program", offered by U.S. Mission to Georgia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. 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...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 15, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,000 -- $20,000. Total estimated funding: $50,000.
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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