Grant opportunity

Cultural Small Grants Program

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.

GrantResearch funding
Funder
U.S. Mission to Georgia / Department of State
Closes 2026-07-15
Closes 2026-07-15: Jul 15, 2026
Award
up to USD 20,000
Applicant
Individuals and organizations
Discipline
Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
Region
Georgia / Eurasia
Posted
Jun 8, 2026

Call summary

Overview

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.

Who can apply

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

What it supports

  • Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
  • Georgia / Eurasia
  • Opportunity number: PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-002.

Funding and duration

  • up to USD 20,000

Closes 2026-07-15

Closes 2026-07-15: Jul 15, 2026

How to apply

Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-15 unless the agency updates the official listing.

Call details

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: 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 Opportunity number: PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-002. Closing date: 2026-07-15. Funding: up to USD 20,000.

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

Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy

Georgia / Eurasia

Opportunity number: PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-002.

up to USD 20,000

Closes 2026-07-15: Closes 2026-07-15: Jul 15, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official Grants.gov listing for the application package, attachments, forms and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-15 unless the agency updates the official listing.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.