Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program - Freedom 250 Edition
The U.S. Embassy Kingston’s Freedom 250 Small Grants fund projects that strengthen U.S.-Jamaica ties through innovation, civic engagement, and community resilience, targeting youth, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Jamaica
Due Dates: July 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$20,000 per award; no minimum or maximum number of awards specified
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen U.S.-Jamaica bilateral ties and deliver measurable results in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Jamaica, aims to advance the U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework: Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire. The program funds projects that demonstrate measurable impact in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security, aligning with U.S. strategic priorities.
Innovate projects focus on advancing democratic principles and technological excellence (e.g., AI bootcamps, STEM education) to foster prosperity and position Jamaica as a competitive economic partner.
Ignite initiatives provide youth with civic engagement tools, such as workshops combating misinformation and governance fellowships to build stable, democratic societies.
Inspire projects highlight U.S. commitment to global diplomacy via debates, media literacy, health literacy campaigns, and community townhalls.
Target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations.
