[U.S. Mission to El Salvador](https://sv.usembassy.gov/)

September 7, 2025

$30,000–$50,000; one award expected; project total funding $50,000

Supports capacity-building for U.S. Department of State exchange alumni in El Salvador to advance U.S. policy priorities and promote economic prosperity.

--- ## Description This opportunity aims to strengthen the capacity of the U.S. Department of State’s exchange alumni community in El Salvador. The program targets over 7,000 alumni from more than 15 exchange programs, many of whom are leaders in business, education, technology, public policy, and social innovation. The goal is to empower these alumni as influential partners in advancing U.S. policy priorities, fostering economic prosperity, and reducing opportunities for criminal networks by supporting entrepreneurship and job growth in El Salvador. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: September 7, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $50,000 - Award ceiling: $50,000 - Award floor: $30,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: Nonprofits that do **not** have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Institutions of higher education and 501(c)(3) nonprofits are **not** eligible --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by the deadline via the [MyGrants portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c40f460787ee6a90203441d6cebb3582&view=Default). - Detailed instructions and requirements are available on the opportunity page. - New users may need to create an account in MyGrants. --- ## Additional Information - The program seeks to build sustainable partnerships with Salvadoran entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers. - Activities should support durable economic growth and reduce the influence of criminal networks in the region. - The alumni network consists of established and rising leaders with a vested interest in U.S. policy priorities. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity details and application (MyGrants portal)](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c40f460787ee6a90203441d6cebb3582&view=Default) - [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359964) - [U.S. Mission to El Salvador](https://sv.usembassy.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Grantor Contact | Public Diplomacy US Embassy San Salvador | | Support/Assistance | 1-888-313-ILMS (1-888-313-4567) | | Self Service Portal | [Self Service Portal](https://afsitsm.servicenowservices.com/ilms) |

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