Open · OFOP0003294 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy

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

$5K-$50K
Award range
Open
Status
2d
Days left
5
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy is an open discretionary opportunity from U.S. Mission to the Bahamas, offering $5,000 -- $50,000 across 5 expected awards. Applications close in 2 days.

$5K-$50K
award range
Open
2 days left
5
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy - is cataloged under number OFOP0003294 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to the Bahamas. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 31, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $50,000. It expects to issue 5 awards. 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 14, 2026 - roughly 2 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

$5,000 -- $50,000

Close Date

August 14, 2026

Posted

July 31, 2026

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for grants to implement programs that strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared priorities between the United States and The Bahamas. Priority program areas include Freedom 250 (commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence); Business Development and Entrepreneurship; Educational and Cultural Programming; Sports Engagement; and Digital Freedom and Open Information Environments. Awards range from $5,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign-based non-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations. All documents must be in English and all budgets in U.S. dollars. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until August 15, 2026. Submit materials to: nassaupublicaffairs@state.gov.

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.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

NassauPublicAffairs@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 31, 2026
Close Date August 14, 2026
Last Updated July 31, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy", offered by U.S. Mission to the Bahamas. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. The U.S. Embassy Nassau Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for grants to implement programs that strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared priorities between the United Sta...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $50,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
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