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The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the United States Consulate General in Monterrey, announces an open competition for civil society organizations to submit applications to carry out public diplomacy projects in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. Projects can be completely virtual or have a mix of virtual and in-person activities, if and only when local COVID-19 contingency guidelines permit it and are strictly followed.
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MTY-2021-01. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $5K – $25K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Mission Mexico announces an open competition to implement a program to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, security, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. Programs that include multiple states and/or promote increased collaboration and networking between U.S. government program alumni are encouraged. Funding Opportunity Number: PD-MEX-FY26-01. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $50K – $500K per award.
U.S. Embassy MEXICO CITY PD Annual Program Statement is sponsored by U.S. Mission to Mexico, Department of State. The U.S. Mission in Mexico invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, educational, professional, and exchange programming. Programs should highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation, and must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions. Programs that include multiple states and/or promote increased collaboration and networking between USG program alumni are encouraged. Priority areas include academic and professional lectures, artistic and cultural workshops, cultural heritage conservation, professional and academic exchanges, and promotion of entrepreneurship for indigenous and Afro-Mexican community programs.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (U.S. Mission Mexico Annual Program Statement) is sponsored by U.S. Mission to Mexico (U.S. Embassy in Mexico City). This program provides support for projects proposed by Mexican or U. S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and cultural/educational organizations that aim to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.
The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education, with emphasis on multidisciplinary research where more than one traditional discipline interacts. The Army, Navy, and Air Force basic research offices are seeking applications across 22 topic areas including artificial intelligence and autonomy, information sensing and processing, and systems manipulation. MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years with option to extend two additional years. Approximately $170 million in total funding is available annually across all topics. The program is administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).
The NSF Convergence Accelerator is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds multidisciplinary teams working to solve national-scale societal challenges through convergence research and innovation. Launched in 2019 under NSF's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, the program operates in two phases: Phase 1 awards are up to $750,000, with successful teams advancing to larger Phase 2 awards. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Track I and Track K focus on specific high-priority topics announced each funding cycle. The next deadline is June 15, 2026. Proposals must comply with updated NSF research security policies effective July 2025.
AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), comprising four core arms: AFVentures, Spark, Prime, and SpaceWERX. The 2026 SBIR/STTR program supports U.S.-owned small businesses developing AI, autonomous systems, and dual-use technologies aligned with the Department of the Air Force's strategic goal of becoming an AI-first force. AFWERX uses a predictable monthly cadence with pre-releases on the first Wednesday of each month, followed by one-month open submission windows. The program offers a structured progression from Phase I feasibility studies ($75K-$180K) through Phase II prototype development ($1.25M-$1.8M) to growth-stage funding via TACFI ($375K-$2M) and STRATFI ($3M-$15M), enabling small AI companies to scale from initial concept to operational deployment. AI focus areas align with the DAF AI Strategy released in 2026, including decision-support AI, autonomous platforms, AI for predictive maintenance, computer vision for ISR, and human-machine teaming. Upcoming FY2026 open solicitations include DoW SBIR Specific Topic 26.BZ Release 1 (May 6-June 3, 2026), Release 2 (May 27-June 24, 2026), and STTR Specific Topic 26.TZ Release 1 (May 6-June 3, 2026).
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