U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo seeks a partner to manage and promote small grants supporting programs with a clear U.S. focus that align with Embassy priorities and foster U.S.-Uruguay engagement.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Uruguay
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Questions deadline) | June 30, 2026 (Full application deadline) | August 15, 2026 (SAM.gov registration confirmation deadline)
Funding Amounts: One award of $150,000–$220,000 for up to 15 months; total program funding $220,000.
Summary: Supports a Uruguayan entity to manage a small grants program advancing U.S.-Uruguay public diplomacy priorities, with close U.S. Embassy involvement.
Key Information: Applicants must be Uruguayan non-profit, think tank, or educational/cultural institutions with UEI and SAM.gov registration; for-profit entities are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for a single Uruguayan organization to administer and manage the U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The selected grantee will work in close partnership with the U.S. Embassy to design, promote, and run a competitive small grants program that supports the Embassy’s strategic public diplomacy objectives. The grantee will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including outreach, proposal review, grantee communications, payment and financial management, and monitoring and evaluation of funded projects. All activities must include a clear U.S. element—such as collaboration with U.S. experts, institutions, or organizations—and focus on Uruguayan audiences.
The program aims to fund at least four subgrant projects that advance U.S.-Uruguay bilateral relations in areas such as security, democratic governance, technology, economic prosperity, education, and sports diplomacy. The Embassy will be substantially involved in the management of the program, including the review and selection of subawardees.
