Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Nicaragua. This program announces an open competition to advance U. S.

security, commercial interests, and regional stability in Nicaragua through innovative public diplomacy initiatives. Proposals must address one of three priority areas: advancing U.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Public Diplomacy Grants Program U.S. Mission to Nicaragua Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:PDS-MGA-APS-FY26-01 Funding Opportunity Title:Public Diplomacy Grants Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Public Diplomacy Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:19.

040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Apr 01, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:May 18, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:May 18, 2026 Archive Date:Jun 17, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:The following organizations (U.S. and foreign) are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to Nicaragua Description:The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Managua announces an open competition for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to advance U.S. security, commercial interests, and regional stability in Nicaragua through innovative public diplomacy initiatives.

Proposals must address one of three priority areas: **advancing U.S. trade and economic interests** by promoting market-oriented, private sector–led growth, fostering trade relationships with the United States, and increasing awareness of foreign economic practices that undermine U.S. and Nicaraguan commercial interests; **protecting free speech, defending religious freedom, and countering anti-U.S. narratives** by strengthening independent voices, expanding access to credible information, and building the capacity of independent media and civil society; or **supporting border security and ending mass migration** by increasing public understanding of U.S. immigration laws, the dangers of illegal migration, and combating criminal networks.

Target audiences may include independent journalists, civil society organizations, religious workers and institutions, youth and university students, entrepreneurs and small businesses, and rural producers. Programs may use workshops, trainings, exchanges, media initiatives, and community-based activities to expand access to information and create economic opportunities.

Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profit organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, media organizations, and other qualified entities capable of implementing programs aligned with these priorities. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.

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