[U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo](https://cg.usembassy.gov)

May 22, 2026: Full application submission deadline

$5,000–$35,000 per award | Up to 2 awards | Total program funding: $35,000

Supports projects celebrating the Freedom 250 milestone, promoting U.S. innovation, and advancing U.S.-Republic of the Congo ties through public diplomacy initiatives.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo, seeks proposals for projects that advance key U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Republic of the Congo (ROC). The program aims to celebrate the Freedom 250 milestone, promote American innovation and technology, and highlight the upcoming World Cup hosted in the United States. It also encourages stronger commercial ties by promoting American businesses and trade between the U.S. and ROC. Target audiences include youth, entrepreneurs, educators, civil society leaders, and U.S. government exchange program alumni. The initiative is intended to reinforce the U.S.-ROC partnership, promote shared values, and contribute to regional stability and prosperity. --- ## Due Dates - May 22, 2026: Full application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total estimated program funding: $35,000 - Award ceiling: $35,000 - Award floor: $5,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - **Applicants must be alumni** of a U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange program, or U.S. government-sponsored exchange program. - **Project teams must include at least two alumni.** - **U.S. citizen alumni may not submit proposals** but may participate as team members. - **Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs and different countries.** - **Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations** of U.S. government exchange alumni. No other organizations are eligible. - Eligible organizations include: - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations) - Public and private educational institutions - Individuals (who are eligible alumni) - **For-profit entities are not eligible to apply.** - Exchange alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to implement project activities. The grant can be issued to the individual alumni or the partner organization. - Only one non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient; sub-contracting is allowed, but responsibilities must be clearly defined. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362011). - Prepare a proposal that clearly defines the roles of each team member and any partner/subcontracting organizations. - Ensure that the application demonstrates alignment with the program objectives (public diplomacy, education, entrepreneurship, anti-trafficking, and/or commercial ties). - Refer to [2 CFR 200.331](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-D/section-200.331) for guidance on sub-contracting and sub-recipient distinctions. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should address one or more of the following: celebrating the Freedom 250 milestone, promoting U.S. innovation and technology, highlighting the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., or fostering U.S.-ROC commercial ties. - Target audiences include youth, entrepreneurs, educators, civil society leaders, and alumni of U.S. government programs. - The program seeks to reinforce bilateral relations and support regional stability and prosperity. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Details](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362011) - [U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo](https://cg.usembassy.gov) - [Contact the Embassy Brazzaville Public Affairs Grants Team](mailto:PASBrazza@state.gov) - [2 CFR 200.331 – Subrecipient and Subcontract Guidance](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-D/section-200.331) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Description | |------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------| | Public Affairs Grants Team | [PASBrazza@state.gov](mailto:PASBrazza@state.gov) | N/A | For inquiries | | U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo | [AEKinshasaConsular@state.gov](mailto:AEKinshasaConsular@state.gov) | (202)-726-5500 | General mission contact |

AEIF: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC

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