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Cultural Small Grants Program

Agency: U.S. Mission to Georgia

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

For additional details, please see attached NOFO.


The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tbilisi PDS announces an open competition to implement programs that strengthen the bilateral relations between the United States and Georgia by advancing cultural engagement that supports shared interests in security, economic growth, and regional stability. Proposed programs should highlight the value of U.S.–Georgia cooperation and reinforce the strong people-to-people ties. All programs must include a clear American component, such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions, that promotes greater understanding of U.S. policies, perspectives, and approaches while fostering opportunities for collaboration that support mutual prosperity and a safer, stronger community.

 


Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

The following organizations from U.S. and Georgia are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Grantor contact information

Description

Tbilisi Cultural Team

Email

tbilisicultural@state.gov

tbilisicultural@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
NOFO_-_Cultural_Small_Grants_Program_2026_-_HWS.docx
NOFO
Jun 8, 2026 05:06 AM UTC
SF424.pdf
SF424
Jun 8, 2026 05:07 AM UTC
SF424_I.pdf
SF424I
Jun 8, 2026 05:07 AM UTC
SF424A.pdf
SF424A
Jun 8, 2026 05:08 AM UTC
SF424B.pdf
SF424B
Jun 8, 2026 05:09 AM UTC
Proposal_Template_for_Organizations.docx
Proposal Template for Organizations
Jun 8, 2026 05:09 AM UTC
Proposal_Templates_for_Individual_Awards.docx
No file chosen Proposal Templates for Individual Awards
Jun 8, 2026 05:09 AM UTC
Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey.docx
Applicant Organization Information (AOI) Survey
Jun 8, 2026 05:10 AM UTC
PDS_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx
PDS Budget Narrative Sample Template
Jun 8, 2026 05:20 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: July 15, 2026

Application process

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Award

$50,000

Program Funding

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Expected awards

$2,000

Award Minimum

$20,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-002

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Culture, Arts and Sports

History

Version:

2

Posted date:

June 8, 2026

Archive date:

August 14, 2026

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