The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is offering a grant to connect Dominican university students with U.S. opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The program aims to increase awareness of U.S. educational and professional pathways through activities like science fairs, university visits, and mentorship sessions. The goal is to strengthen ties between Dominican youth and U.S. institutions, helping students explore academic and career opportunities in the U.S.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can design and implement programs to engage Dominican university students, aged 18-30, who are studying STEM fields. The program should connect these students with U.S. universities and companies.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to align with the program's goals and objectives
- Inability to coordinate effectively with U.S. universities and companies
- Non-compliance with U.S. Embassy guidelines and regulations
- Poor financial management or reporting
- Inadequate participant recruitment and engagement strategies
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan
- Participant recruitment strategy
- Partnership agreements with U.S. universities and companies
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Compliance with U.S. Embassy branding and visibility requirements
- Financial management system
- Logistical support plan for participants
- Pre-program preparation materials
- Follow-up engagement strategy
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities
- Coordinate closely with the U.S. Embassy
- Adhere to U.S. visa application guidance
- Follow all financial and programmatic reporting requirements
- Maintain participant safety and program compliance
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization capable of designing and implementing programs that connect Dominican university students with U.S. opportunities in STEM fields. There are no specific restrictions on the types of entities that can apply, making it an unrestricted opportunity.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can design and implement programs to engage Dominican university students, aged 18-30, who are studying STEM fields. The program should connect these students with U.S. universities and companies.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to align with the program's goals and objectives
- Inability to coordinate effectively with U.S. universities and companies
- Non-compliance with U.S. Embassy guidelines and regulations
- Poor financial management or reporting
- Inadequate participant recruitment and engagement strategies
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to design and implement program activities, recruit participants, coordinate with U.S. partners, provide logistical support, and monitor and evaluate program outcomes. The budget should align with the program's goals and objectives.
Total Program Funding
$80,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 24, 2026(11 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 24, 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a comprehensive program proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Establish partnerships with U.S. universities and companies
- Design participant recruitment and engagement strategies
- Prepare pre-program materials and logistical plans
- Set up a monitoring and evaluation framework
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Embassy guidelines
- Plan for financial management and reporting
- Coordinate with EducationUSA for outreach activities
- Submit application by the deadline