Funder: U.S. Mission to Argentina
Due Dates: May 15, 2025 (Alumni Networking, Job Fair) | May 30, 2025 (AWE, U.S. Studies) | May 31, 2025 (Youth Leadership)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$100,000 per award (varies by program); most awards $10,000–$50,000; total funding for U.S. Studies up to $115,000 (multiple awards)
Summary: Supports projects in Argentina advancing entrepreneurship, alumni engagement, youth leadership, U.S. studies, and bilingual job opportunities, all with a strong U.S. connection.
Key Information: All proposals must include a clear U.S. element (e.g., U.S. experts, institutions, or content).
Description
The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), invites proposals for strategic programs that promote U.S.-Argentine collaboration in economic development, entrepreneurship, alumni engagement, youth leadership, U.S. studies, and workforce development. Projects must be implemented in Argentina and demonstrate a clear connection to U.S. policy, values, or expertise.
Programs supported in this call include:
- Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE): Entrepreneurial training for Argentine women.
- Alumni Groups Meeting and Networking Event: Capacity-building and networking for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs.
- Promote Leadership and Democracy Among Youth: Training for university students on democratic institutions and leadership.
- Study of the United States Program (250th Anniversary): Academic programming on U.S. values, institutions, and policy, commemorating the U.S. 250th anniversary.
- Argentina Binational Centers’ Bilingual Job Fair: Job fair to connect English-speaking talent with U.S. companies in Argentina.
All projects must include a substantive U.S. element, such as U.S. experts, organizations, or content.
Due Dates
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May 15, 2025:
- Alumni Groups Meeting and Networking Event
- Argentina Binational Centers’ Bilingual Job Fair
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May 30, 2025:
- Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
- Study of the United States Program (250th Anniversary)
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May 31, 2025:
- Promote Leadership and Democracy Among Youth
Funding Amount
- Award Range: $10,000–$100,000 per project (varies by program)
- Typical Award Amounts:
- AWE: up to $50,000
- Alumni Networking: up to $20,000
- Youth Leadership: up to $10,000
- U.S. Studies: up to $20,000 per award (multiple awards; total pool $115,000)
- Job Fair: up to $15,000
- Period of Performance: Most projects run within calendar year 2026; see individual program details.
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants:
- Academic, cultural, educational, and other non-profit organizations
- Individuals (non-commercial)
- For-profit/commercial entities are not eligible
- Geographic Focus:
- Projects must take place in Argentina and target Argentine audiences
- Requirements:
- All applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration (free)
- Proposals must include a clear U.S. element (e.g., U.S. expert, partnership, or content)
- Proposals must be in English and include a budget in U.S. dollars
Application Process
- Submission:
- Prepare an executive summary (max 4 pages) including:
- Statement of the issue and proposed action
- Project narrative
- Audience definition (age, quantity, socio-economic status)
- Implementation region(s)
- Budget (major expense breakdown)
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Submit the executive summary by email to US-ArgentinaGrants@state.gov
- Prepare an executive summary (max 4 pages) including:
- Evaluation Criteria:
- Strong U.S. exchange component
- Completeness and clarity
- Realistic, measurable objectives
- Detailed project plan and budget
- Monitoring and evaluation strategy
- Sustainability and innovation
- Alumni and American Spaces involvement (prioritized)
- Reporting:
- Narrative and financial reports required mid-term and at project end
- Up to 20% of award may be withheld pending final reporting
Additional Information
- All awards must include a U.S. element (e.g., U.S. expert, institution, or content).
- Ineligible activities:
- Projects primarily benefiting individuals/businesses
- Scholarships for English study, conference attendance, or U.S. study tours
- Political/partisan activities
- Book/app/website publication as main purpose
- Purely scientific research
- Projects over two years in duration
- Equipment, vehicle, or construction purchases
- Programs for children under 13
- Religious activities
- Funding Restrictions:
- No funds for UNRWA or activities encouraging migration to the U.S.
- Compliance with U.S. anti-discrimination laws required
External Links
- U.S. Embassy in Argentina – Strategic Programs 2025
- Official Grants.gov Listing
- Full Funding Opportunity PDF
- SAM.gov Registration
Contact Information
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Public Affairs Section | US-ArgentinaGrants@state.gov |
| Embassy Phone | +(54-11) 5777-4533 |
| Embassy Address | Av. Colombia 4300, (C1425GMN) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Embassy Website | https://ar.usembassy.gov/ |