This grant funds AI/STEM innovation hubs and sports advising in five Georgian cities to connect students and athletes with U.S. educational opportunities, supporting American university recruitment and U.S.-Georgia ties.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Due Dates: August 10, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$50,000 per award (12 months or less); up to 2 awards; total available funding $50,000
Summary: Supports AI/STEM advising and sports diplomacy initiatives to strengthen U.S.–Georgia educational and institutional ties.
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Georgia aims to advance U.S. educational diplomacy and competitiveness by supporting two initiatives: the EducationUSA AI/STEM and Innovation Hubs, and the EducationUSA Sports Pathways Initiative. Projects will engage talented Georgian youth (ages 15–25) in five cities through workshops, advising, and outreach focused on U.S. higher education opportunities in technology, innovation, and athletics. The program seeks to expand recruitment pipelines for American universities, foster people-to-people ties, and promote U.S. academic and innovation ecosystems.