Closed · OFOP0002992 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Barbados, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $20K-$25K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- July 24, 2026
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Barbados that offered $20,000 -- $24,500 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $20K-$25K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 19.022
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program - is cataloged under number OFOP0002992 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Barbados. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 16, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $20,000 -- $24,500. The agency has projected $25,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $25,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $25,000. 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 July 24, 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
$20,000 -- $24,500
Close Date
July 24, 2026
Posted
June 16, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$24,500
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown announces an open competition to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados to expand access to U.S. higher education opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean through comprehensive virtual and in-person advising services. The part-time adviser will deliver monthly webinar series targeting prospective students, virtual outreach programs providing individual and cohort advising for students and parents, and partnership development with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional institutions. The adviser will also assist in developing social media strategies on the Eastern Caribbean EducationUSA page and support key activities including college fairs and educational events. Project Goals and Objectives Expand access to U.S. higher education for Eastern Caribbean youth by establishing comprehensive, professional regional advising services that strengthen people-to-people ties and advance democratic values throughout the Caribbean. Objective 1: Deliver at least 24 monthly webinars over the two-year program period, reaching a minimum of 1,000 unique participants (prospective students, parents, and educators) with comprehensive information about U.S. higher education pathways, application processes, and financial aid opportunities, with at least 50% of participants reporting increased knowledge and confidence in navigating U.S. college applications. Objective 2: Provide individualized and cohort-based virtual advising services to at least 400 prospective students and their families over two years, resulting in at least 200 students submitting complete applications to U.S. universities and at least 100 students successfully enrolling in U.S. higher education institutions, representing measurable growth beyond the current regional baseline of 1,500 annual students. Objective 3: Establish formal partnerships with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional educational insti
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 21. 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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Agency Contact
Sabrina Gittens; BridgetownIRC@state.gov
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