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U.S. Embassy Tunis FY2026 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

The U.S. Embassy Tunis Public Diplomacy Section is seeking proposals for its FY2026 Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to strengthen U.S.-Tunisian relations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Tunis, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. and Tunisian not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, and individuals with at least two years of programming experience - Program Focus: - Grants and cooperative agreements for public diplomacy initiatives - Must include an American element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions - Priority areas: - Economic prosperity and entrepreneurship - U.S.-Tunisian partnership and collaboration - Innovation in science and technology - Sports diplomacy - Education and English language teaching - Funding Details: - Individual awards from $10,000 to $200,000 - Total available funding up to $400,000 (subject to availability) - No cost sharing required - Unique Requirements: - Programs must have a clear American element - Activities are encouraged outside the Greater Tunis area - Collaboration among alumni of U.S. government programs is encouraged - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grants program for public diplomacy activities, not product procurement

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section at U.S. Embassy Tunis invites proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses and investors, innovation collaboration, and showcase American leadership in science, technology, culture, arts, sports, education, and English language. The programs aim to strengthen ties between the United States and Tunisia, commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and 230 years of U.S.-Tunisian friendship. Proposals must include an American element and focus on one of five priority areas including economic prosperity, celebration of U.S.-Tunisian partnership, innovation in science and technology, sports diplomacy, and excellence in education and English teaching. Funding is available through grants or cooperative agreements with awards ranging from $10,000 to $200,000.

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