ClosedOpportunity OFOP0002540

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition

U.S. Mission to Jamaica · Department of State

At a glance

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. Mission to Jamaica (Department of State). The application deadline was July 31, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $10K – $20K. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jul 1, 2026Posted
Jul 31, 2026Application deadline

Posted: Jul 1, 2026
Close date: Jul 31, 2026
Award floor: $10,000
Award ceiling: $20,000
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Individuals Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

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. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition advancing U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, supporting projects that strengthen bilateral ties and deliver measurable results in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security.

Innovate projects demonstrate how democratic principles and technological excellence create mutual prosperity through AI bootcamps and STEM education, positioning Jamaica as a competitive economic partner aligned with U.S. priorities.

Ignite initiatives equip youth with tools for informed civic participation, including workshops that combat misinformation and governance fellowships that build stable societies sharing America's commitment to common cultural values.

Inspire initiatives demonstrate U.S. commitment to global diplomacy through debate, media literacy, health literacy campaigns, and community townhalls that protect mutual interests.

Target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. Programs must deliver measurable impact aligned with U.S. strategic priorities: fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and building resilient communities. This opportunity reinforces the United States' commitment to advancing prosperity, security, and free expression.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.040Public Diplomacy ProgramsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.040

Historical data · not a prediction

FY18

$129M

FY19

$34.5M est.

FY20

$130M

FY21

$129M

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.040. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

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

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $10k – $20k.

How do I apply for “Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0002540), 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 19.040