U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Bahrain Annual Program Statement

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Opportunity number
DOS-MANAMA-PD-2025-001
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$3,000 to $25,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement, Grant
Categories
  • Other
  • Recovery Act
Eligible applicants
  • Individuals
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Embassy in Manama, Bahrain is seeking proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This annual program aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain through projects that connect with U.S. culture, experts, organizations, or institutions. Successful applicants must address the mutual strategic priorities outlined in agreements like the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) and the U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue. Proposals may come from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions. The application deadline is July 15, 2025, and awards will be subject to the availability of funds.

The grants awarded under this program typically range from small local initiatives to larger regional projects, with recent awards including a $400,000 grant and a $470,000 grant. The activities are often carried out in the target country by local non-profit organizations or educational institutions. While no specific budget range is provided, the program is administered by the Department of State's Bureau of Public Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.

Synopsis

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Manama is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an annual program statement, outlining our funding priorities, our strategic themes of focus, and the procedure for submitting requests for funding for fiscal year 2025 (October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025). Please carefully follow all instructions below. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of funds.

Purpose of Small Grants:PAS invites proposals from individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for projects that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain. All programs must include a connection with U.S. culture, experts, organizations, or institutions. Grants should address and advance the mutual strategic priorities of the United States and Bahrain. Applicants are encouraged to build around the priorities referenced in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), the U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue , and the Department of State's Integrated Country Strategy for Bahrain.


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