Affiliate American Spaces PD Support Program FY 2026
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HRV2026NOFO0004
- Agency
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US Embassy Zagreb
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $3,600 to $4,200
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
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About this opportunity
The US Embassy Zagreb is soliciting applications for the Affiliate American Spaces PD Support Program FY 2026, with applications due August 14, 2026. Eligibility is restricted to applicants categorized as "Other" by the awarding agency. The program funds activities through the Department of State's Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants (CFDA 19.022).
Proposals must showcase American values, ideals, culture, and perspectives and may encompass a single project under a unified theme, an innovative countrywide network initiative, or a cross-border regional priority advancing shared interests. The program operates three Affiliate American Corners in Croatia: Zagreb, Koprivnica, and Vukovar. All initiatives must align with American Spaces' six pillars.
Successful proposals must present a cohesive narrative articulating strategic vision, justifying the need or priority, detailing an effective implementation plan with an optimized budget, and incorporating a monitoring and evaluation plan. Activities must support mutual understanding between the United States and partner countries consistent with U.S. interests in designated regions.
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 have ranged from $2 thousand to $500 thousand, with representative grants including $500 thousand for English language public diplomacy programming and $45 thousand for alumni summits. The program portfolio has contracted significantly, declining from 888 awards in 2022 to 64 year-to-date in 2026. Recipients must maintain financial records and supporting documentation for three years from the final expenditure report submission date. The period of performance and specific award ceiling are not stated in this solicitation and should be confirmed with US Embassy Zagreb.
Synopsis
All American Spaces programs showcase the breadth and depth of American values, ideals, culture, and perspectives on a variety of themes. Public Diplomacy section Croatia supports and implements programs and activities in Affiliate American Spaces Croatia - Affiliate American Corner Zagreb, Affiliate American Corner Koprivnica, Affiliate American Corner Vukovar - aligning with the needs and interests of key audiences. These proposals may include one project under a unified theme, an innovative project for the countrywide network, a cross-border initiative that advances a shared regional priority, etc. The Affiliate American Corner proposal must include a cohesive narrative that clearly articulates the project's strategic vision, justifies the need or priority, and includes an effective implementation plan, an optimized budget, and a monitoring and evaluation plan.
All Affiliate American Spaces programs must be aligned within American Spaces six pillars
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