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U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section Small Grants Program

This opportunity invites proposals for small grants from the U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section to advance U.S.-Bulgaria relations and U.S. foreign policy objectives. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Sofia, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Bulgarian, European, or U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities - For-profit entities are not eligible - Program Focus Areas: - Strengthening U.S.-Bulgaria partnership through educational, cultural, and professional outreach - Priority themes include: - Celebrating the American story (Freedom250) - American leadership in entrepreneurship, science, technology, energy, agriculture, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and space - Education and exchanges - Strong alliances and regional resilience - Transparent economic growth - Freedom of speech, countering censorship, and citizen diplomacy - Program Requirements: - Projects must include a clear U.S. element (e.g., collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions) - Must primarily engage Bulgarian audiences - Measurable impact and long-term collaboration are expected - Compliance with Department of State guidance is required - Funding Details: - Approximately 10 grants anticipated - Individual awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 - Total available funding is $120,000 (subject to availability) - Funding instrument: grant or fixed amount award - Period of Performance: - Projects must be completed within 1 to 12 months - Start date no earlier than one month after application submission - Place of Performance: - U.S. Embassy Sofia (contracting office and government facility)

Description

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), announces an open competition for programs that strengthen the U.S.-Bulgaria partnership and advance U.S. priorities to make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Programs must support U.S. foreign policy objectives and include a clear U.S. element such as collaboration with American experts or institutions. Priority areas include celebrating the American story, American leadership in strategic sectors, education and exchanges, strong alliances, and entrepreneurship. Eligible applicants include Bulgarian, European, or U.S.-based not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities. Proposals must be submitted by June 15, 2026, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, and approximately 10 awards anticipated.

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