Yemen Public Diplomacy Programs: English Language Education and Media Development
This grant supports programs in Yemen that promote English education, media development, and U.S. partnerships to empower youth, strengthen journalism, and build professional skills.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
Due Dates: June 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$150,000 per award; up to $600,000 total; 12–18 month projects; 3–5 anticipated awards
Summary: Supports public diplomacy programs in Yemen focused on English language education, leadership development, independent media, and U.S.-Yemen institutional partnerships.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Yemen, funds programs that advance U.S. priorities through English language education, leadership development, and media capacity building in Yemen. The program seeks to strengthen ties between Yemen and the United States by enhancing English proficiency, fostering connections with American experts and institutions, countering adversarial influence, and supporting fact-based journalism and professional skills for media practitioners. Projects must include engagement with American experts or organizations, target key Yemeni audiences (youth, professionals, journalists, educators), and operate in Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG)-recognized areas.
