This initiative aims to showcase American excellence and foster stronger U.S.-Bahrain relations through various cultural and educational programs.

Focus and Objectives

The primary focus is to highlight American leadership, talent, and expertise in artistic, athletic, and entrepreneurial fields. The goal is to educate, engage, and unite audiences around shared values and history in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary.

Programs should build awareness and understanding of America’s achievements in science, innovation (including AI, space, cybersecurity), business, and technology. Initiatives that integrate American talent into existing Bahraini cultural events are highly encouraged.

The initiative, titled “America @ 250 – Bringing American Excellence to Bahrain,” seeks to strengthen people-to-people connections through collaborative projects. These projects can include multimedia exhibits, educational partnerships, and artistic performances.

Funding Details

The grant sizes range from $10,000 to $80,000, providing substantial support for impactful projects. The performance period for each project can be up to 12 months, allowing for comprehensive planning and execution.

Projects should be implemented between October 2025 and October 2026. This timeline ensures alignment with the anniversary celebrations and allows for timely completion of activities.

While cost-sharing is not mandatory, it is encouraged and will be viewed favorably during the evaluation process. This demonstrates a commitment to the project's success and sustainability.

Eligibility Criteria

The opportunity is open to both individuals and non-profit entities in Bahrain and the United States. This broad eligibility ensures a diverse range of applicants and innovative project ideas.

Applicants are encouraged to propose initiatives that align with public diplomacy objectives. Strong proposals will include clear goals, defined evaluation metrics, and demonstrate the potential for long-term impact.

• Individuals

• Non-profit organizations

• Based in Bahrain or the United States

Application and Implementation

The selected project will be implemented in coordination with the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Manama. This collaboration includes press and social media engagements related to the funded activities.

Applicants should submit proposals that integrate American experts into existing cultural events in Bahrain. Creative collaboration in areas such as arts, music, sports, science, innovation, and entrepreneurship is highly valued.

The closing date for applications is 04 September 2025. Ensure all materials are submitted by this date to be considered for funding.