- Expected deadline
- Not stated
- Who can apply
- Others
- Award range
- $10,000 to $200,000
- Expected awards
- 6
- Total program funding
- Not stated
- Your own money required
- No cost sharing or matching required
- Opportunity number
- PAS-TUNIS- APS FY2026
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Assistance listing
- 19.040
More on who can apply
•Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;•Public and private educational institutions;•Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; •Governmental institutions; and•Individuals may also apply;
What it funds
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Embassy Tunis invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses and investors, innovation collaboration, showcase American leadership and excellence in science, technology, culture, the arts, sports, education, and English language, and strengthen ties between the United States and Tunisia in ways that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (2026) and 230 years of U.S.-Tunisian friendship (2027). All proposed programs must include an American element or a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institutions in ways that promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, perspectives, and society and/or celebrate U.S. culture and values. Proposals that include programming outside Greater Tunis or across multiple governorates and/or promote increased collaboration and networking among alumni of U.S. government programs are encouraged. Examples of possible PD small grant proposals include, but are not limited to: • Subject-matter expert, academic, and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs that include U.S. speakers/experts. • Programs that connect U.S. companies with Tunisian partners, suppliers, and market opportunities, facilitate business-to-business networking and investment matchmaking, prepare Tunisian startups and established businesses to meet U.S. market standards, enter U.S. markets, and partner with U.S. investors. • Sports diplomacy, culinary diplomacy, art exhibitions, film festivals, theater, musical theater, musical performances and master classes. • Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs, including through use of new and immersive technologies,…
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From Grants.gov's official daily extract of Oct 25, 2026. The notice on Grants.gov and its attachments are what count. UX Contract is independent and not a government website.