Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition
Status: Forecasted
Posted date: July 1, 2026
Close date: July 31, 2026
Opportunity ID: 363028
Opportunity number: OFOP0002540
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Agency name: U.S. Mission to Jamaica
Agency code: DOS-JAM
Award floor: $10,000
Award ceiling: $20,000
Cost sharing required: No
Funding Instrument Types
- Grant
Category of Funding Activity
- Other
Eligible Applicants
- Others
Categories (use these for quoted searches)
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- opportunity_category:discretionary
- status:forecasted
The U.S. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition advancing U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, supporting projects that strengthen bilateral ties and deliver measurable results in economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and national security. Innovate projects demonstrate how democratic principles and technological excellence create mutual prosperity through AI bootcamps and STEM education, positioning Jamaica as a competitive economic partner aligned with U.S. priorities. Ignite initiatives equip youth with tools for informed civic participation, including workshops that combat misinformation and governance fellowships that build stable societies sharing America's commitment to common cultural values. Inspire initiatives demonstrate U.S. commitment to global diplomacy through debate, media literacy, health literacy campaigns, and community townhalls that protect mutual interests. Target audiences include youth, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. Programs must deliver measurable impact aligned with U.S. strategic priorities: fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and building resilient communities. This opportunity reinforces the United States' commitment to advancing prosperity, security, and free expression.