[U.S. Mission to Bahrain](https://bh.usembassy.gov/)

January 5, 2026 (5:00 PM AST)

$10,000–$80,000 | One award | Up to 12 months

Supports activities and events in Bahrain that commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, highlighting American excellence in arts, music, sports, and innovation.

Cost sharing is not required but is encouraged and positively reviewed.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy Manama, supports projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of American Independence (July 4, 2026). The program seeks to highlight America's leadership and achievements in arts, music, sports, innovation, and related fields through in-person and media engagements in Bahrain. Projects should engage Bahraini audiences and foster mutual understanding through compelling stories and collaborations between American and Bahraini participants. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** January 5, 2026 (5:00 PM Arab Standard Time) - **Anticipated Project Start Date:** March 1, 2026 - **Project Duration:** Up to 12 months --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** $80,000 (pending availability of funds) - **Award Ceiling:** $80,000 - **Award Floor:** $10,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Project Period:** 10–12 months --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Individuals - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Public and non-profit entities in Bahrain and the United States **Note:** For-profit entities are not eligible. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration; individuals are exempt from this requirement. --- ## Application Process **Required Application Components:** - **Mandatory Forms:** - SF-424 (organizations) or SF-424-I (individuals) - SF-424A (budget) - SF-424B (assurances; only for individuals or organizations not registered in SAM.gov) - **Proposal (max 8 pages):** - Proposal summary - Introduction to applicant (including previous grants) - Problem statement - Project goals, objectives, activities, methods, and timeline - Key personnel and partners - Monitoring and evaluation plan - Sustainability plan - **Budget Justification Narrative** - **Attachments:** CVs of key personnel, letters of support from partners, NICRA (if applicable), official permissions if required **Submission:** Applications may be submitted by email to [ManamaPAO@state.gov](mailto:ManamaPAO@state.gov) or electronically through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360098). --- ## Additional Information - **Cost Sharing:** Not required, but proposals including cost sharing will be evaluated positively. - **Program Focus:** Activities should target Bahraini audiences and may include educational programs, multimedia exhibits, performances, partnerships, and initiatives that showcase American innovation and foster U.S.-Bahrain relations. - **Reporting:** Recipients must submit required financial and program reports as specified in the award document. - **Restrictions:** Funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages or to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). - **Compliance:** All U.S. and Bahraini organizations must comply with applicable federal laws and SAM.gov registration requirements. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360098) - [U.S. Mission to Bahrain](https://bh.usembassy.gov/) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Notice%20of%20Funding%20Opportunity%20-%20America%20250.pdf) - [Grant Application Forms (Grants.gov)](https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/) - [Project Budget Template (XLS)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Project-Budget-Template-with-budget-narrtive.xls) - [Proposal Content Requirements (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Content%20of%20Proposal.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Public Affairs Office | [ManamaPAO@state.gov](mailto:ManamaPAO@state.gov) | General inquiries and application submission |

250 years of American Independence

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