American Corners Portugal Operational Funding

The U.S. Department of State's Mission to Portugal (U.S. Embassy Lisbon) is soliciting applications for FY2026 American Spaces Operational Funding for American Corners in Portugal, with applications due August 28, 2026. This is a limited competition restricted to American Corners already operating in Portugal.

Eligible applicants are American Corners in Portugal. Cost-share is not required. Recent awards under the broader American Spaces program (CFDA 19.441) have ranged from $250 to $132,378, with typical programming grants falling within the $5,000 to $25,000 range; specific award ceilings for this Portugal solicitation are not specified in the source materials.

Funding supports operational needs including design and furnishings that showcase American aesthetics, resources and supplies, technology, internet infrastructure, mission programmatic and management oversight, and in-country American Spaces Coordinator meetings. Grants also fund strategic programming positioning the United States as a leader in innovation, freedom of expression, and economic power, with emphasis on Freedom 250 activities that increase public understanding of American democratic principles through visible, audience-centered, and customized initiatives.

Recipients must retain federal assistance records for three years following final report submission. The program operates a global network of over 700 American Spaces across 140 countries, authorized under the Fulbright-Hays Act and aligned with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. Applicants should consult www.grants.gov for detailed application instructions, specific award values, and any additional information related to this limited competition solicitation.