Call for Proposals to Make America and the Region Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous

DOS-GTM Posted PDS-GUA-FY26-01

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for projects that make America and the region safer, stronger, and more prosperous. All project requests must include a Freedom 250 component. The Freedom 250 Initiative is part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Activities under this initiative should be either cultural or educational, or a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions, to promote greater understanding of U.S. policy, perspectives, and American excellence. Activities should be carried out in collaboration or coordination with the U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). These activities should celebrate American excellence, and reinforce that the United States remains a trusted, dynamic partner. Priority Program Areas/Goals : Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objective. Goal 1. Countering CCP Malign Influence to Protect U.S. Strategic and Economic Interests. Goal 2. Countering Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) to Protect American and Guatemalan Communities and Strengthen the Rule of Law in Guatemala. Goal 3. Ending Illegal Immigration by Building Economic Opportunity. Goal 4. Expanding U.S. Business Presence and Market Access in Guatemala to Grow American Prosperity.

Eligibility

•Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience.•Individuals.•Non-Profit or governmental educational institutions.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$10,000.00
Award Ceiling
$100,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$200,000.00
Expected Awards
10
Key Dates
Posted
May 21, 2026
Closes
July 15, 2026
Archive Date
August 14, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to Guatemala
Agency Code
DOS-GTM
Funding Instrument
Other