Jefferson Center Mandalay (JCM) Small Grants Competition
The Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants fund projects in Burma that advance U.S. interests by promoting American values, security, economic ties, education, and leadership, especially among youth, civil society, and entrepreneurs.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Myanmar
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (Full application deadline) | August 10, 2026 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000; total program funding is $22,000; up to 5 awards; project period up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities and American excellence in Mandalay, Myanmar, with a focus on education, civil society, economic ties, and English language learning.
Key Information: For-profit entities are not eligible; only one proposal per organization is allowed.
Description
This grant competition, administered by the U.S. Mission to Myanmar, provides small grants to support projects in Mandalay that clearly advance U.S. foreign policy objectives and celebrate American excellence. Projects must include a concrete American element—such as U.S. experts, institutions, or policy perspectives—and should deliver measurable benefits to U.S. interests, promote reciprocal engagement with Burma, and focus on priority areas including democratic governance, vocational and English language training, economic competitiveness, and cultural or educational exchange. The program aims to deepen U.S.-Burma ties, strengthen civil society, empower youth, and promote American values and innovation.
