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

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Social Innovation and Community Development, Education and Training, Arts and Culture, Digital Society and E-Inclusion.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $5K-$50K in funding, up to $50K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 14, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other

Eligibility

Foreign-based non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions, as outlined in the funding opportunity

Agency

U.S. Embassy Nassau Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy is administered by U.S. Mission to the Bahamas (BHS), listed via Grants.gov.