Open · PDS-PORTUGAL-FY26-01 · CFDA 19.441 · Discretionary

American Corners Portugal Operational Funding

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Portugal, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$4K-$4K
Award range
Open
Status
14d
Days left
6
Expected awards

The verdict

American Corners Portugal Operational Funding is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. Mission to Portugal, offering $4,166 -- $4,166 across 6 expected awards. Applications close in 14 days.

$4K-$4K
award range
Open
14 days left
6
expected awards
19.441
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - American Corners Portugal Operational Funding - is cataloged under number PDS-PORTUGAL-FY26-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.441, posted by U.S. Mission to Portugal. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 28, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $4,166 -- $4,166. The agency has projected $25,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 6 awards. If the agency funds the expected 6 awards from the $25,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $4,000. 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 August 28, 2026 - roughly 14 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

$4,166 -- $4,166

Close Date

August 28, 2026

Posted

July 28, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$25,000

Expected Awards

6

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Mission to Portugal announces a limited competition solicitation for American Corners in Portugal to apply for FY2026 American Spaces Operational Funding. Funds will primarily support the operational needs of the Corners, including design and furnishings that showcase an American look and feel, resources and supplies, technology, internet, mission's programmatic and management oversight, and in-country American Spaces Coordinator meetings. Funds will also support the development and implementation of strategic programming at the American Corners in Portugal, showcasing the United States as a leader in innovation, freedom of expression and economic power. Programming funds will also support Freedom 250 activities that increase public understanding of the principles that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years, through visible, audience-centered and customized initiatives.

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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Agency Contact

Mission Portugal Public Affairs Grants Management Team

Key Dates

Posted July 28, 2026
Close Date August 28, 2026
Archive Date September 27, 2026
Last Updated July 28, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "American Corners Portugal Operational Funding", offered by U.S. Mission to Portugal. It is associated with CFDA program 19.441. The U.S. Department of State’s Mission to Portugal announces a limited competition solicitation for American Corners in Portugal to apply for FY2026 American Spaces Operational Funding. Funds will pri...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 28, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $4,166 -- $4,166. Total estimated funding: $25,000. Expected number of awards: 6.
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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