Countering CCP Influence in Panama's Universities
Limited submission
This grant supports a year-long initiative to counter Chinese Communist Party influence in Panama’s universities by expanding U.S. academic engagement, partnerships, and programming on Panamanian campuses.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Panama
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (submission deadline) | September 13, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$150,000 per award; total funding $150,000; project period up to 12 months; ~3 awards expected
Summary: Supports projects expanding U.S. engagement at Panamanian universities to counter Chinese Communist Party influence through academic partnerships and public diplomacy.
Key Information: Cost sharing is encouraged but not required; for-profit entities are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Panama, seeks proposals for a one-year initiative to expand U.S. engagement in Panamanian universities and counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in higher education. The program aims to foster enduring academic partnerships, increase the visibility of American institutions, and provide credible alternatives to CCP-sponsored academic programming.
Funded projects may include English-language programs, AI and technology workshops, entrepreneurship initiatives, visiting speakers, research collaborations, and public discussions on academic freedom and research integrity. The goal is to engage students, faculty, administrators, and researchers with American institutions, experts, and exchange alumni, thereby reinforcing U.S. leadership in education, innovation, and research.
