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.
- 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
- United States
- 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
- United States
- 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
Source-based 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. 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.
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
Funding and benefits
up to USD 20,000
Themes and supported activities
Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
United States
Opportunity number: PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-002.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-07-15: Closes 2026-07-15: Jul 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
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.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.