U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0002992
- Agency
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US Embassy Bridgetown
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $20,000 to $24,500
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Individuals
- Points of contact
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- Sabrina Gittens bridgetownirc@state.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bridgetown is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program in Barbados, with applications due July 24, 2026. Eligible applicants are individuals. The program expands access to U.S. higher education across the Eastern Caribbean through virtual and in-person advising services delivered by a part-time regional adviser.
The adviser will deliver at least 24 monthly webinars over two years, targeting prospective students, parents, and educators with a goal of reaching a minimum of 1,000 unique participants, with at least 50 percent reporting increased knowledge and confidence in U.S. college applications. The programme requires individualized and cohort-based virtual advising services to at least 400 prospective students and families, with measurable outcomes of at least 200 students submitting complete applications to U.S. universities and at least 100 successfully enrolling—representing growth beyond the current regional baseline of 1,500 annual enrollments. The adviser must establish formal partnerships with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional educational institutions, develop social media strategies for the Eastern Caribbean EducationUSA page, and support college fairs and educational events.
The program supports mutual understanding and people-to-people ties aligned with U.S. foreign policy objectives in the Caribbean. Awards under the parent program (CFDA 19.022, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants) have historically ranged from approximately $75 to $500,000, with the majority between $5,000 and $50,000 and performance periods of 12 to 27 months. Recipients must maintain financial records and supporting documentation for three years from final expenditure report submission.
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bridgetown announces an open competition to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados to expand access to U.S. higher education opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean through comprehensive virtual and in-person advising services. The part-time adviser will deliver monthly webinar series targeting prospective students, virtual outreach programs providing individual and cohort advising for students and parents, and partnership development with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional institutions. The adviser will also assist in developing social media strategies on the Eastern Caribbean EducationUSA page and support key activities including college fairs and educational events. Project Goals and Objectives Expand access to U.S. higher education for Eastern Caribbean youth by establishing comprehensive, professional regional advising services that strengthen people-to-people ties and advance democratic values throughout the Caribbean. Objective 1: Deliver at least 24 monthly webinars over the two-year program period, reaching a minimum of 1,000 unique participants (prospective students, parents, and educators) with comprehensive information about U.S. higher education pathways, application processes, and financial aid opportunities, with at least 50% of participants reporting increased knowledge and confidence in navigating U.S. college applications. Objective 2: Provide individualized and cohort-based virtual advising services to at least 400 prospective students and their families over two years, resulting in at least 200 students submitting complete applications to U.S. universities and at least 100 students successfully enrolling in U.S. higher education institutions, representing measurable growth beyond the current regional baseline of 1,500 annual students. Objective 3: Establish formal partnerships with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional educational insti
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