2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity
At a glance
2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Barbados (Department of State). The application deadline was June 1, 2025. Individual awards are listed as $750 – $5K, with $5K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include individuals. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
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Key facts
- Jan 14, 2025Posted
- Jun 1, 2025Application deadline
- Posted
- Jan 14, 2025
- Close date
- Jun 1, 2025
- Award floor
- $750
- Award ceiling
- $5,000
- Est. total funding
- $5,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Individuals
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS’ Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Bridgetown) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the launch of a funding opportunity for alumni of U.S. Department of State sponsored academic and professional exchange programs which is now available through its Public Diplomacy Alumni Small Grants Program. This announcement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PDS Bridgetown invites applications from alumni of U.S. Department of State’s professional and academic exchange programs to implement impactful projects in their communities that align with U.S. Embassy Mission goals. These alumni-driven initiatives will empower participants to leverage the skills and resources gained through U.S. Government-funded programs to address critical needs in their communities/countries.
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is accredited to seven islands which comprise the Eastern Caribbean. Across the seven islands, there exists more than 300 alumni program participants of ECA programs. Each country boasts alumni who are SMEs across a diverse range of fields and who occupy the gamut of career paths from teachers to ministers of government, to grassroots/civil society organizations, lawyers and supporters of the rule of law, students and entrepreneurs. This funding opportunity is being launched to continue/further U.S. Embassy Bridgetown’s support of alumni through funding for the post-program activities which alumni intend to pursue.
These activities will highlight the role that active and engaged alumni play in the development and growth of their communities. By utilizing the dynamic resources/experiences gained during their program participation, alumni are changemakers and influ
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.040
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
U.S. Mission to Barbados
202-890-9795
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Individuals. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $750 – $5k and total estimated program funding is $5,000.
How do I apply for “2025 U.S. - Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Alumni Small Grants Opportunity”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0001742), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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