Public Diplomacy Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy in Managua is offering grants for projects in Nicaragua that promote U.S. economic interests, defend free speech, and support border security through public diplomacy initiatives.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Nicaragua
Due Dates: May 18, 2026 (Full application submission deadline; no applications accepted after 12:00 PM CST)
Funding Amounts: $20,000–$80,000 for organizations; $20,000–$50,000 for individuals; project period up to 12 months
Summary: Supports innovative public diplomacy initiatives advancing U.S. security, economic interests, and regional stability in Nicaragua.
Key Information: Submit early—funds may be fully committed before deadline; only one proposal per organization allowed.
Description
The U.S. Mission to Nicaragua's Public Diplomacy Grants Program provides funding for projects that advance U.S. security, commercial interests, and regional stability in Nicaragua through innovative public diplomacy initiatives. The program seeks proposals that address one of three priority areas:
- Advancing U.S. trade and economic interests: Promote market-oriented, private sector–led growth, foster trade relationships with the United States, and increase awareness of foreign economic practices undermining U.S. and Nicaraguan commercial interests.
- Protecting free speech, defending religious freedom, and countering anti-U.S. narratives: Strengthen independent voices, expand access to credible information, and build the capacity of independent media and civil society.
- Supporting border security and ending mass migration: Increase public understanding of U.S. immigration laws, highlight the dangers of illegal migration, and combat criminal networks.
Target audiences may include independent journalists, civil society organizations, religious workers and institutions, youth and university students, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and rural producers. Activities may involve workshops, trainings, exchanges, media initiatives, and community-based programs.
