This grant is for projects that aim to make America and the region safer, stronger, and more prosperous. It requires a component celebrating America's 250th anniversary, focusing on cultural or educational activities that promote understanding of U.S. policies and excellence. Projects should align with goals like countering foreign influence, combating crime, ending illegal immigration, or expanding U.S. business in Guatemala.
Who it's for: This grant is open to anyone interested in creating projects that align with the goals of making America and the region safer and more prosperous. This includes individuals, organizations, and institutions that can propose projects with a cultural or educational component celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals without a Freedom 250 component
- Projects not involving collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section
- Proposals exceeding the $100,000 funding limit
- Projects not aligned with the specified goals or proposing unrelated objectives
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan within $10,000 - $100,000
- Freedom 250 component description
- Collaboration plan with U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section
- Documentation of past project successes (if applicable)
- Organizational background information
- Timeline for project implementation
Cautions
- Ensure the project includes a Freedom 250 component
- Coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section
- Stay within the funding range
- Align with one or more of the specified goals
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any applicant type, meaning individuals, organizations, and institutions can apply. There are no specific restrictions on who can submit a proposal, as long as the project aligns with the goals and includes a Freedom 250 component.
Overview
This grant is open to anyone interested in creating projects that align with the goals of making America and the region safer and more prosperous. This includes individuals, organizations, and institutions that can propose projects with a cultural or educational component celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals without a Freedom 250 component
- Projects not involving collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section
- Proposals exceeding the $100,000 funding limit
- Projects not aligned with the specified goals or proposing unrelated objectives
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for cultural or educational activities that promote understanding of U.S. policies, perspectives, and excellence. This includes collaborations with American experts or institutions, and activities that align with the specified goals such as countering foreign influence, combating crime, and expanding U.S. business in Guatemala.
Total Program Funding
$200,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(32 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 14, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a project proposal with a Freedom 250 component
- Prepare a detailed budget within $10,000 - $100,000
- Plan collaboration with U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section
- Align project with one or more specified goals
- Gather organizational and project background information
- Submit application by July 15, 2026