The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Competition, administered by the U.S. Mission to Myanmar, supports projects that advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how proposed activities make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while celebrating Freedom250 and American excellence. This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 26-MMR-NOFO-001) falls under Assistance Listing 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs and is categorized under Education. Priority is given to projects that deliver tangible, measurable benefits to U.S. interests, elevate U.S. leadership and credibility, and promote reciprocal and mutually beneficial engagement with Burma.

Overview

The programme provides grant funding for projects that align with one or more of the following priority areas: Commercial Advancement, Digital Freedom / Online Safety / Anti-Scam Awareness, English Language Learning, Regional Stability and American Excellence, and Education. Projects must clearly support U.S. economic and strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Primary beneficiaries may include emerging leaders, youth and early-career professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, civil society professionals, and public or private sector practitioners. Funded projects should strengthen U.S.-Burma economic engagement, protect U.S. interests in the digital space, advance English language proficiency, elevate understanding of U.S. leadership, and promote American educational opportunity.

Funding and Benefits

• Program Funding: $100,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 4
• Award Minimum: $5,000
• Award Maximum: $50,000
• Funding Instrument Type: Grant
• Cost Sharing or Matching: Encouraged but not required
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: The following organizations – both U.S. and foreign – are eligible to apply:

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
• Alumni of U.S. Government exchanges
• Educational institutions
• Individuals
• Public International Organizations

For-profit entities are not eligible to apply. Organizations may subcontract with other entities, but only one non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration in SAM.gov. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Applicants are allowed to submit only one proposal per organization; multiple submissions from the same organization will be considered ineligible.

Ineligible Activities: This opportunity will not support projects relating to partisan political activity; charitable or development activities (including direct social services); construction; specific religious activities; fund-raising campaigns; lobbying for specific legislation or programs; scientific research or surveys; commercial projects; projects intended primarily for institutional growth; projects that duplicate existing projects; or illegal activities.

Research Areas and Activities

Proposals must focus on one or more of the following priority areas:

• Commercial Advancement: Projects that advance U.S.–Burma economic ties and U.S. prosperity by strengthening entrepreneurs and businesses that align with U.S. commercial and strategic interests, including through innovation, digital tools, and AI-enabled technologies.
• Digital Freedom, Online Safety, and Anti-Scam Awareness: Projects that strengthen digital literacy and help protect users from online harms, including fraudulent schemes, scam centers, identity theft, and financial scams.
• English Language Learning: Programs that provide Business English and English for Entrepreneurship essential to U.S.–linked trade, investment, and regional stability, using U.S. materials and case studies.
• Regional Stability and American Excellence: Projects that explain and highlight the U.S. role in maintaining a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific, and underscore American excellence in security cooperation, governance, innovation, and economic leadership.
• Education: Programs that equip Burma’s students and young adults with skill-based and vocational training that strengthens U.S.–relevant economic competitiveness and builds linkages with American academic and cultural institutions.

All funded projects must support at least one of the following objectives: strengthen U.S.-Burma economic ties; advance digital literacy and online safety; improve English language proficiency in professional or entrepreneurial contexts; promote American excellence and educational opportunity; or deepen understanding of U.S. leadership and strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific.

Application Process and Deadline

Closing Date: July 31, 2026

Archive Date: August 30, 2026

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants should go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. The full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is available for download on the Grants.gov opportunity page. All organizations must have a valid UEI and SAM.gov registration at the time of application (individuals exempted). Only one proposal per organization is permitted.

Contact Information

Grantor: U.S. Mission to Myanmar
Phone: 9517536509
Email: RangoonPDGrants@state.gov

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