ClosedOpportunity OFOP0002532

Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence

U.S. Mission to Paraguay · Department of State

At a glance

Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Paraguay (Department of State). The application deadline was April 17, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $5K – $35K, with $35K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.022 (Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants).

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Key facts

Mar 13, 2026Posted
Apr 17, 2026Application deadline

Posted: Mar 13, 2026
Close date: Apr 17, 2026
Award floor: $5,000
Award ceiling: $35,000
Est. total funding: $35,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

501(c)(3) nonprofits

Can your organization apply?

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.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Paraguay announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) open competition to implement to support projects celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence (Freedom 250). The Embassy invites U.S. government exchange program alumni organizations in Paraguay to apply for funding to design and implement initiatives amplifying alumni voices and highlighting American leadership. The U.S. Embassy will accept proposals from U.S. alumni organizations in Paraguay using interviews, multimedia storytelling, and a networking event to gather and share their members’ reflections on U.S. excellence in science and technology, economic dynamism, sports, and global influence. These activities should illustrate how U.S. values and achievements have shaped alumni experiences and contributed to Paraguay’s growth as a strong bilateral partner. Please follow all instructions in the NOFO.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.022Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas GrantsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.022

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$9.94M

FY25

$9.94M

FY26

$9.94M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.022. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

U.S. Mission to Paraguay
703-516-1684

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $5k – $35k and total estimated program funding is $35,000.

How do I apply for “Freedom 250 – Amplifying Exchange Alumni stories of excellence”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0002532), 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.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.022