Annual Program Statement (APS) - Public Diplomacy Grants Program: Advancing America First Priorities
The US Mission to Ecuador offers funding for projects that support its public diplomacy and America First priorities, with details on themes and application procedures provided.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Ecuador
Due Dates: August 6, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$50,000 per award (typical); up to $100,000 total available; project duration up to 24 months
Summary: Supports public diplomacy projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen U.S.-Ecuador cooperation through engagement, education, and cultural initiatives.
Key Information: All programs must include an American element and directly engage Ecuadorian audiences.
Description
This program, administered by the U.S. Mission to Ecuador, provides funding for projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities and reinforce the partnership between the United States and Ecuador. The grant seeks innovative, results-oriented public diplomacy projects that engage Ecuadorian audiences, promote mutual understanding, and increase awareness of U.S.-Ecuador cooperation. Eligible activities include lectures, seminars, cultural workshops, heritage preservation, exchanges, professional development, and similar initiatives.
Priority areas for funding are:
- Advancing security cooperation and countering transnational crime
- Countering illegal immigration
- Increasing economic prosperity, trade, and innovation (including U.S. leadership in AI and technology)
- Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and promoting U.S. excellence
All funded projects must include a substantive American element (such as U.S. policy, people, values, culture, experts, or institutions) and must be designed to engage Ecuadorian audiences in ways that advance the program’s strategic themes.
