Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs
Active
- Assistance listing
- 19.750
- Agency
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Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
Department of State
- Grant awards
- 226 $142,199,782 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury accounts
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- 19-7225-6-1-037
- 19-7224-5-1-037
- 19-7223-4-1-037
- 19-7222-3-1-037
- 19-7221-2-1-037
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA/AC) funds foreign assistance projects across Latin America and the Caribbean through CFDA 19.750, with the most recent award issued on August 17, 2026.
The program is active with steady recent disbursements: 226 total awards spanning from 2012 to present, with award volume averaging 12 per year over the past five years (2022–2024 saw 15, 18, and 21 awards respectively, though 2025–2026 show lower counts due to the recency of the latest data). Combined federal dollars obligated total $142.2 million, with recipients contributing an additional $3.6 million in matching or cost-share funds for a combined total of $145.8 million. The program predominantly funds Project Grants (93 percent, 210 awards) with a smaller share of Cooperative Agreements (7 percent, 16 awards). Funding is heavily concentrated within WHA itself—the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs funded 212 of 226 awards totaling $142.1 million in federal dollars, while four other State bureaus (International Narcotics Law Enforcement, Population Refugees and Migration, Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and Democracy Human Rights and Labor) account for the remaining 14 awards totaling $82 thousand combined.
Recent awards reveal the program's scope. The Department of State funded a $700 thousand project to operate humanitarian air cargo bridges into Bolivia during political crisis; a $5.918 million Cooperative Agreement to expand Paraguay's rural internet connectivity and strengthen digital literacy; a $3.86 million Cooperative Agreement to increase capacity of women-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Latin America and the Caribbean; a $2.469 million Project Grant to empower women entrepreneurs; and a $26.157 million Project Grant supporting human rights promotion across the Western Hemisphere region. Other recent awards funded workforce development in printed circuit board manufacturing in Mexico ($250 thousand), civil society capacity building in Panama and Costa Rica to combat corruption and strengthen governance (multiple awards ranging from $150 thousand to $500 thousand), and agricultural market diversification in Costa Rica ($100 thousand).
Recent grant opportunities remain open or recently closed. WHA posted multiple solicitations in 2025 for "Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay" (Cooperative Agreements for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, multiple due dates in August 2025); "Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement" in Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize (Grants with $500 thousand ceilings per award, targeting civil society organizations working to combat corruption and strengthen democratic governance, with application deadlines between February and March 2025); and competitive solicitations posted in 2024 for small business development center capacity building in Central America and Caribbean women's economic empowerment through Cooperative Agreements.
Pre-award coordination with State/WHA program officers is required for all applicants, and renewals must be coordinated across the grants officer, program officer, and recipient. All project documents and financial records must be retained for three years post-award. See grants.gov for specific opportunity announcements, selection criteria, and audit requirements.
Objective and description
- Objective
Support the foreign assistance goals and objectives of the Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA), as delineated in the FY Bureau Strategic and Resource Plan and other strategic planning documents. This program is for all gr
- Description
Support the foreign assistance goals and objectives of the Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA), as delineated in the FY Bureau Strategic and Resource Plan and other strategic planning documents. This program is for all grant awards for the entire fiscal year funded through State/WHA.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Uses of assistance vary according to the individual award. Please see www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
- Beneficiary eligibility
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination Office (WHA/AC), issues grants to domestic entities that implement programs in WHA countries. Primary beneficiaries are residents of any community abroad where program activities are taking place. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. See www.grants.gov for individual application.
- Uses of assistance
All funds for grants will comply with the restrictions on Economic Support Funds (ESF), as specified in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. See www.grants.gov for specific announcements. See www.grants.gov for individual application.
- Use restrictions
Specific restrictions will be listed in the NOFO.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Most grant awards are from one to three years in length. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Pre-award coordination is required for all grantees applying for foreign assistance grants through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs grant awards. This coordination will take place between program officers in Washington, D.C, and the recipient organizations, or between program officers in the field and recipient organizations. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
See www.grants.gov for specific announcement and criteria for selection.
- Award procedure
Defined by the U.S. Department of State, Administration Bureau in accordance with relevant OMB Circulars. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
- Time to approval or disapproval
See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
- Renewals
Renewals must be coordinated with the State/WHA program officer, the Representative of State/Administration Bureau grants officer, and the recipient.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
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Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Secretariat Of The Organization Of American States | $43,255,506 | 30% |
| 2 | Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | $12,596,030 | 9% |
| 3 | World Environment Center, Inc. | $11,135,215 | 8% |
| 4 | Centro De Promocion De La Micro Y Pequena Empresa En Centroamerica | $5,904,846 | 4% |
| 5 | Wildlife Habitat Council, Inc. | $3,860,800 | 3% |
| 6 | Association Of Small Business Development Centers | $2,966,006 | 2% |
| 7 | Latin American & Caribbean Network For Democracy, Inc. | $2,941,704 | 2% |
| 8 | The University Of Texas At San Antonio | $2,862,333 | 2% |
| 9 | Partners Of The Americas, Inc. | $2,539,966 | 2% |
| 10 | Ret International | $2,312,998 | 2% |
10 of 111 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $242,920 |
| FY2025 | $10,091,687 |
| FY2024 | $17,073,401 |
| FY2023 | $16,152,261 |
| FY2022 | $13,352,658 |
| FY2021 | $7,444,675 |
| FY2020 | $10,803,900 |
| FY2019 | $7,263,530 |
| FY2018 | $14,058,354 |
| FY2017 | $7,884,627 |
| FY2016 | $12,693,221 |
| FY2015 | $5,425,684 |
| FY2014 | $8,930,176 |
| FY2013 | $7,104,355 |
| FY2012 | $3,917,976 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 19.750?
Assistance Listing 19.750 is Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs, a federal grant program run by Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (Department of State).
What is the CFDA number for Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs?
Its CFDA number is 19.750: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 19.750 awarded?
226 grant awards under 19.750 have obligated $142,199,782 in federal funds to 111 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 19.750?
The recipients obligated the most under Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs are General Secretariat Of The Organization Of American States ($43,255,506), Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. ($12,596,030) and World Environment Center, Inc. ($11,135,215).
How much did 19.750 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 19.750 obligated $10,091,687 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 19.750?
None of the latest 45 opportunities under 19.750 is open now. The latest, Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay, was posted on August 4, 2025.
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