Call for Proposals to Make America and the Region Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous
The U.S. Mission to Guatemala will fund public diplomacy projects, including a required Freedom 250 cultural or educational component, for eligible nonprofits, individuals, and educational institutions.
RESTRICTED TO: NONPROFITS · INDIVIDUALS FELLOWSHIP
⚑ Award ceiling $100,000 · Freedom 250 component required for every project · Projects must be coordinated with U.S. Embassy Guatemala Public Diplomacy Section · Public diplomacy program; not a research-focused grant
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 31 weak | outside portfolio topics; signature methods: community engaged, policy analysis; social/behavioral work is minor; funds other — not a research fit |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | technical depth: none; funds other (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 0 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for projects that make America and the region safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
All project requests must include a Freedom 250 component. The Freedom 250 Initiative is part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Activities under this initiative should be either cultural or educational, or a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions, to promote greater understanding of U.S. policy, perspectives, and American excellence. Activities should be carried out in collaboration or coordination with the U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). These activities should celebrate American excellence, and reinforce that the United States remains a trusted, dynamic partner.
Priority Program Areas/Goals : Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objective.
Goal 1. Countering CCP Malign Influence to Protect U.S. Strategic and Economic Interests.
Goal 2. Countering Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) to Protect American and Guatemalan Communities and Strengthen the Rule of Law in Guatemala.
Goal 3. Ending Illegal Immigration by Building Economic Opportunity.
Goal 4. Expanding U.S. Business Presence and Market Access in Guatemala to Grow American Prosperity.
Eligibility
•Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience.•Individuals.•Non-Profit or governmental educational institutions.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Mariela J Campos Grantor <GTM-PASGrants@state.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Federal (generic) conventions SEE A FEDERAL EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Federal (generic)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.