EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2026
Agency: U.S. Mission to South Africa
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission in South Africa, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program to roll out South Africa’s EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). This program assists highly qualified students who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States, and who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from such U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Public Diplomacy Grants Team
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026_EduUSA_OFP_NOFO_Mission_South_Africa.pdf | 2026 EduUSA OFP NOFO Mission South Africa | Apr 28, 2026 01:50 PM UTC |
| Budget-Information-for-Non-Construction-Programs-SF-424A.pdf | Budget-Information-for-Non-Construction-Programs-SF-424A | Apr 28, 2026 01:50 PM UTC |
| Application-for-Federal-Assistance-SF-424.pdf | Application-for-Federal-Assistance-SF-424 | Apr 28, 2026 01:51 PM UTC |
| Suggested-budget-template.xlsx | Suggested-budget-template | Apr 28, 2026 01:51 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 29, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$67,500
Award Minimum
$67,500
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PAS-ZAF-FY26-02
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy programs
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
April 28, 2026
Archive date:
June 28, 2026
