Simpler Grants.gov #2026VE-001

Grant Funding for Venezuela-Based Economic and Educational Programs – U.S. Embassy Caracas

The U.S. Embassy Caracas Public Diplomacy Section is seeking proposals for grant-funded programs to support Venezuela-based initiatives aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Caracas, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) - Funding Details: - Up to ten grants anticipated - Individual awards range from $25,000 to $200,000 - Total available funding is approximately $500,000 - Eligible Applicants: - Registered non-profit organizations - Civil society/non-governmental organizations - Non-profit or governmental educational institutions - For-profit entities are not eligible - Program Focus Areas: - Economic recovery, transformation, and growth in Venezuela - Emphasis on energy, mining, technology cooperation, and higher education partnerships between the U.S. and Venezuela - Activities may include workforce development, university partnerships, curriculum development, research capacity building, and post-graduate career services - Notable Requirements and Exclusions: - Projects must align with U.S. government priorities for Venezuela - Excludes projects related to partisan political activity, charitable or development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, organizational growth, duplication of existing projects, or illegal activities - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are involved; this is a programmatic grant opportunity

Description

The U.S. Embassy Caracas Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is offering funding through its Annual Program Statement to support Venezuela-based programming aligned with the U.S. government's three-phase plan for Venezuela. The focus is on economic recovery, transformation, and growth, particularly in energy, mining, technology, and higher education partnerships between the U.S. and Venezuela. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and non-profit or governmental educational institutions. The program excludes for-profit entities and projects related to partisan political activity, charitable or development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, organizational growth, duplication of existing projects, or illegal activities.

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