Other Grants

U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia

Program PurposeThe U.S. Embassy Riyadh Public Diplomacy Section is accepting applications for a cooperative agreement to run the AI Partnership & Exchange for Tech Leaders. The goal of this program is to connect rising Saudi Artificial Intelligence (AI) leaders with American experts in business, tech, and academia. This initiative helps participants build professional networks, study U.S. technology standards, and create lasting partnerships between American and Saudi institutions. Target Audience and ParticipantsThe program should be designed for Saudi nationals aged 20 to 30. Participants must be undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral students, or recent graduates who are studying or working in AI-related fields (such as data science, robotics, or machine learning). They must also speak fluent English and show strong leadership potential. Provide three complete budget scenarios for 12 participants, 16 participants (primary), and 20 participants.Applicants must provide budget scenarios for three participant cohort sizes: 12 participants 16 participants (primary scenario) 20 participantsEach budget scenario should maintain program quality while demonstrating cost-effectiveness at different scales. Program ComponentsIn addition to the planning and preparation with the Embassy and partner organizations, the selected partner will plan and run three mandatory participant-focused phases: Phase 1: Preparation (Virtual and In-Person) around April 1, 2027: The partner will create an online application portal and launch a recruiting campaign. They will host a virtual hackathon to help short-listed candidates design an AI project idea. Top project ideas will determine who wins a spot on the exchange trip. The partner will also train the group in leadership, project management, and cross-cultural communication before they travel. Phase 2: U.S. Exchange (Two Weeks) in July 2027: The partner will lead a two-week summer trip to two or three U.S. cities. The trip will include visits to American tech hubs and universities, networking events, workshops at a major AI summit, and cultural activities. The partner will also match each participant with a professional mentor for three months of bi-weekly virtual career coaching after the exchange program component. Phase 3: Follow-On Summit (Saudi Arabia) on/around January 2028: Within three to six months after the trip, the partner will organize a showcase event in Saudi Arabia. Participants will present their follow-on capstone AI projects to local tech communities, government leaders, and investors. This could be adjacent to major Saudi AI summits or a USG-related event.

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) seeks to make available on-demand, emergency support for individuals and organizations that face imminent threat due to their work to promote and defend fundamental freedoms, including the freedoms of speech, peaceful assembly, and association articulated in the United States founding documents. The program will provide assistance to defenders who are facing threat of attack, arbitrary arrest, detention, prosecution, or are otherwise at imminent risk of harm, through a program that provides short-term emergency funding to enable them to continue their work pressing for democratic government and reform and respect for human rights.

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement

Strengthen Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents.

Bureau of International Labor Affairs

Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to OGM_ILAB@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

U.S. Mission to Armenia

<p>The American Spaces network in Armenia is one of the United States’ strongest and most trusted platforms for advancing education, innovation, and people‑to‑people engagement.&nbsp;These Spaces demonstrate American excellence through open, reliable environments and high‑quality programming shaped by U.S. educational and technological leadership.&nbsp;They provide direct access to reliable information, modern skills, and innovative approaches that deepen understanding of American standards and reinforce the United States’ role as a leading partner in education, English language learning, cultural programming, AI, digital engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovation.</p><p>The network includes the American Center Yerevan, Yerevan American Corner, Yerevan American Corner–TechnoLab, Vanadzor American Corner, Charentsavan American Corner, and Kapan American Corner.&nbsp;Together, these Spaces form a nationwide network delivering American expertise and high‑standard programming to Armenian communities.&nbsp;These locations serve as the primary sites for programming and project implementation under this funding opportunity.</p><p>Armenia’s rapidly evolving educational and technological landscape has increased demand for high‑quality learning opportunities grounded in global standards-particularly American innovation and academic excellence.&nbsp;Young people, educators, and professionals seek practical competencies for a digital economy shaped by rapid change and emerging skills needs.&nbsp;</p><p>This initiative expands modern, U.S. government‑aligned programming across the American Spaces network.&nbsp;It promotes access to high‑quality American educational resources, supports English language mastery through proven methodologies, strengthens digital readiness and STEM understanding, and encourages innovative and entrepreneurial thinking inspired by American innovation ecosystems.&nbsp;It also advances responsible use of emerging technologies by helping participants identify AI‑generated content, understand algorithmic bias, and use technological tools responsibly. </p><p>The initiative is aligned with the official U.S. Department of State framework for American Spaces – which operate worldwide as public platforms to connect communities to the United States – and structured around the program's core pillars: providing accurate information about the United States, offering professional skills-building courses, promoting English language learning, facilitating educational advising through EducationUSA, hosting strategic cultural programs, and engaging U.S. exchange program alumni. </p><p>By tying local activities to these official Department of State standards, the initiative delivers reliable resources, robust learning environments, and collaborative spaces designed to foster mutual understanding and professional growth.</p><p>Through U.S. best‑practice programming, Armenian communities gain exposure to American models of entrepreneurship, technological advancement, and educational achievement.</p><p>The program supports U.S. strategic and economic priorities by expanding engagement with American innovation frameworks and U.S.-origin technology pathways, reinforcing long‑term cooperation rooted in stability and shared advancement.&nbsp;It aligns with the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative, supporting Armenia’s ability to engage with global systems where American leadership in technology, innovation, and transparent practice provides a benchmark for success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The U.S. Department of State may consider continuation funding based on demonstrated progress, impact, and alignment with U.S. priorities.&nbsp;Funding levels may be adjusted based on resource availability or evolving circumstances.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Through this initiative, American Spaces across Armenia will continue delivering high‑quality, U.S. government‑aligned programming that reflects American excellence, strengthens cooperation and expands opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

U.S. Mission to Armenia

The American Spaces network in Armenia is one of the United States strongest and most trusted platforms for advancing education, innovation, and people to people engagement. These Spaces demonstrate American excellence through open, reliable environments and high quality programming shaped by U.S. educational and technological leadership. They provide direct access to reliable information, modern skills, and innovative approaches that deepen understanding of American standards and reinforce the United States role as a leading partner in education, English language learning, cultural programming, AI, digital engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovation.The network includes the American Center Yerevan, Yerevan American Corner, Yerevan American Corner TechnoLab, Vanadzor American Corner, Charentsavan American Corner, and Kapan American Corner. Together, these Spaces form a nationwide network delivering American expertise and high standard programming to Armenian communities. These locations serve as the primary sites for programming and project implementation under this funding opportunity.Armenia s rapidly evolving educational and technological landscape has increased demand for high quality learning opportunities grounded in global standards-particularly American innovation and academic excellence. Young people, educators, and professionals seek practical competencies for a digital economy shaped by rapid change and emerging skills needs. This initiative expands modern, U.S. government aligned programming across the American Spaces network. It promotes access to high quality American educational resources, supports English language mastery through proven methodologies, strengthens digital readiness and STEM understanding, and encourages innovative and entrepreneurial thinking inspired by American innovation ecosystems. It also advances responsible use of emerging technologies by helping participants identify AI generated content, understand algorithmic bias, and use technological tools responsibly. The initiative is aligned with the official U.S. Department of State framework for American Spaces which operate worldwide as public platforms to connect communities to the United States and structured around the program's core pillars: providing accurate information about the United States, offering professional skills-building courses, promoting English language learning, facilitating educational advising through EducationUSA, hosting strategic cultural programs, and engaging U.S. exchange program alumni. By tying local activities to these official Department of State standards, the initiative delivers reliable resources, robust learning environments, and collaborative spaces designed to foster mutual understanding and professional growth.Through U.S. best practice programming, Armenian communities gain exposure to American models of entrepreneurship, technological advancement, and educational achievement.The program supports U.S. strategic and economic priorities by expanding engagement with American innovation frameworks and U.S.-origin technology pathways, reinforcing long term cooperation rooted in stability and shared advancement. It aligns with the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative, supporting Armenia s ability to engage with global systems where American leadership in technology, innovation, and transparent practice provides a benchmark for success. The U.S. Department of State may consider continuation funding based on demonstrated progress, impact, and alignment with U.S. priorities. Funding levels may be adjusted based on resource availability or evolving circumstances. Through this initiative, American Spaces across Armenia will continue delivering high quality, U.S. government aligned programming that reflects American excellence, strengthens cooperation and expands opportunities.

U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe

1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that support one of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas listed below. Applicants are strongly encouraged to propose collaborative approaches and programs that integrate multiple priority areas. Priority Program Areas/Goals: Applicants may submit a proposal to address one of the program goals below. Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objective. Priority Program Areas: Commercial Diplomacy and U.S.-Zimbabwe Trade Artificial Intelligence for improved prosperity Cybersecurity Technology Literacy and Resilience Free Speech American Excellence in education, media, sports, creative industries, civil society GOAL 1. FREE SPEECH AND OPEN EXPRESSION Promote democratic principles including freedom of speech and civic participation; particularly if they share best practices for citizen advocacy or explore the challenges modern media houses face in a digital economy and the ethical standards needed to gain public confidence. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies and priorities Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: A more informed and media-literate Zimbabwean public that can identify and resist disinformation, with stronger independent media institutions operating transparently and ethically. Strengthening independent media in Zimbabwe advances U.S. strategic interests in promoting open, stable societies across Africa. GOAL 2. ADVANCE U.S.- ZIMBABWE COMMERCIAL TIES AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY Advance economic prosperity; particularly connecting social entrepreneurs and the creative community with online marketing tools. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies, and priorities Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: Increased bilateral trade activity, expanded market access for U.S. goods and services, and a growing cohort of Zimbabwean entrepreneurs with direct ties to U.S. businesses and platforms. Deepening commercial relationships with Zimbabwe creates new markets for American exports, strengthens U.S. economic influence in the region, and reduces Zimbabwe's economic dependence on adversarial partners. This directly supports the America First economic agenda and commercial diplomacy priorities. GOAL 3. HARNESS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT Empower Zimbabweans to leverage American innovations in technology, AI, and digital tools, to drive economic growth, improve livelihoods, and improve digital trade opportunities between the United States and Zimbabwe. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies, and priorities. Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: A growing base of Zimbabwean professionals and institutions equipped to adopt, adapt, and deploy emerging American technologies - including AI - for economic and social development, using U.S.-developed platforms and frameworks. Promoting U.S.-developed technology standards and platforms in Zimbabwe expands American technological influence and market share, and builds a digital ecosystem aligned with U.S. values of openness, security, and innovation. GOAL 4. EXPAND U.S.-ZIMBABWE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS AND PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TIES Deepen bilateral relationships through targeted workshops, alumni engagement, and exchange partnerships that advance shared solutions and reinforce American values and influence. Project Audience(s): Organizations and individuals that reflect American values, policies, and priorities. Priority Outcomes(s): Applicants may focus on one or more of the outcomes listed below. Applicants are encouraged to propose additional objectives and innovative activities that address the priority program areas. Outcome: Strengthened alumni networks and new professional cohorts with sustained engagement with U.S. counterparts, resulting in collaborative projects, cross-sector partnerships, and ongoing people-to-people dialogue. Strong professional networks create durable channels of U.S. influence and goodwill in Zimbabwe. Alumni of U.S. exchange programs consistently demonstrate greater alignment with U.S. foreign policy interests and serve as credible advocates for American businesses, institutions, and values within their professional and social communities.

U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open competition for not-for-profit organizations (NGOs), think tanks, and academic institutions to organize and host the AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit in Riyadh. Given the program s intersection with U.S. government exchange funded alumni, we encourage alumni with linkages to qualifying organizations to consider applying for this opportunity via the appropriate institutional vehicle.The goal of this initiative is to activate, unite, and strengthen U.S. exchange alumni networks across Saudi Arabia's three posts (Embassy Riyadh, Consulate General Jeddah, and Consulate General Dhahran) as active strategic partners in advancing shared U.S.-Saudi priorities. Aligned with Freedom 250, the summit celebrates American values of leadership, innovation, and civic engagement, reinforcing U.S. policy priorities of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. Embassy Riyadh Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for organizations to design and implement the U.S. Saudi AI Research Commercialization Accelerator (ReCAP), a 12-month initiative connecting Saudi Arabia's expanding artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem with the United States' world-leading technology, investment, and commercialization ecosystem. The program will source and evaluate 20 30 Saudi-developed AI technologies, advance approximately 10 of the most promising through applied, U.S.-led commercialization programming and Innovation Labs, connect participants to the American AI ecosystem through an intensive U.S. study tour, and culminate in a high-level U.S. Saudi AI Research Commercialization Summit. The program advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by positioning the United States as Saudi Arabia's preferred partner for AI innovation and commercialization, strengthening durable relationships between Saudi innovators and American technology, investment, and commercialization networks.

U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia

Under the U.S. Department of State NFL Sports Diplomacy Partnership, the U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia announces an open competition to implement the "MENA Freedom 250" NFL Flag Football Launch and Championship, culminating in a March 2027 regional championship event in Riyadh. This 12-month program will establish a foundational development pipeline for MENA flag football athletes inspired by the sport's upcoming debut at the LA28 Summer Games, support participating countries in organizing national outreach events and youth programs, and leverage iconic American cultural exports to advance U.S. influence, economic interests, and sport-governance leadership.

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

<p>SBSRF, authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (Public Law 119-21), was established to address the urgent need for robust and adaptable border security solutions at the state and local levels. SBSRF is a flexible hybrid program designed to reinforce the nation’s border by empowering states and local governments to meet evolving security challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>Program objectives include:</p><p>• Construction or deployment of a border wall, border barrier, or buoys along the southern border&nbsp;of the United States.</p><p>• Any work necessary to prepare the ground at or near land borders to allow construction and maintenance of a border barrier</p><p>• Detection and interdiction of illicit substances and aliens who have unlawfully entered the United States and have committed a crime under Federal, State, or local law.</p><p>• Relocation of aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from population centers to other domestic locations.</p>