The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates is offering grants to support programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and UAE. These programs should promote American business, culture, and innovation, and focus on areas like technology, sports, health, and the arts. The goal is to celebrate American excellence and foster economic opportunities for U.S. entities in the UAE.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, including organizations and individuals who can propose programs that align with the U.S. Mission's goals. Applicants should have a focus on fostering U.S.-UAE relations through business, cultural, or technological initiatives.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to focus on one of the seven priority areas
- Not including an American element or engagement
- Proposals without a clear public diplomacy audience
- Lack of a detailed budget narrative
- Proposals received after the deadline
What You May Need
- SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
- SF-424A Budget Information for Non-Construction programs
- SF-424B Assurances for Non-Construction programs (if applicable)
- Budget Project Narrative Template
- Proposal Summary (5 pages max)
- Introduction to the Organization or Individual
- Problem Statement
- Program Goals and Objectives
- Project Activities and Methods
- Proposed Project Schedule and Timeline
- Key Personnel details
- Project Partners information
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
- Media Outreach Strategy
Cautions
- Ensure proposals align with one of the seven priority areas
- Include a clear American element in the proposal
- Proposals must demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period
- Applications must be submitted by the deadline
- Proposals should include a detailed media outreach strategy
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include any organization or individual capable of proposing a program that aligns with the U.S. Mission's goals. There are no specific restrictions on the type of applicant, making it open to a broad range of entities. The focus is on fostering U.S.-UAE relations through business, cultural, or technological initiatives.
Overview
This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, including organizations and individuals who can propose programs that align with the U.S. Mission's goals. Applicants should have a focus on fostering U.S.-UAE relations through business, cultural, or technological initiatives.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to focus on one of the seven priority areas
- Not including an American element or engagement
- Proposals without a clear public diplomacy audience
- Lack of a detailed budget narrative
- Proposals received after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for activities that promote U.S. business and cultural engagement with the UAE, such as events, workshops, and collaborative projects. However, they cannot be used for construction-related activities.
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(32 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the seven priority areas and select one for your proposal
- Prepare SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms
- Draft a detailed proposal summary
- Include a problem statement and program goals
- Outline project activities and methods
- Develop a project schedule and timeline
- List key personnel and their roles
- Identify project partners and include letters of permission if needed
- Create a monitoring and evaluation plan
- Plan a media outreach strategy
- Prepare a budget justification narrative
- Submit the application before July 15, 2026