This grant is for setting up a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program in Barbados. The goal is to help students in the Eastern Caribbean learn about and apply to U.S. colleges. The program will include webinars, virtual advising, and partnerships with U.S. universities. The grant provides between $20,000 and $24,500 to support these activities.
Who it's for: This grant is for small businesses that can implement educational advising services in the Eastern Caribbean, particularly those with experience in educational outreach or international student advising.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a small business
- Lack of experience in educational advising
- Inability to operate in Barbados
- Failure to establish partnerships with U.S. universities
- Inability to conduct webinars and virtual advising
What You May Need
- Proof of small business status
- Experience in educational advising
- Plan for webinars and virtual advising
- Partnership agreements with U.S. universities
- Social media strategy for outreach
Cautions
- Must reach specific participant and partnership targets
- Limited funding range may require additional resources
- Program must be based in Barbados
- Strict reporting and outcome requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are small businesses. This means companies that meet the U.S. government's definition of a small business, typically based on the number of employees or annual revenue, are eligible to apply. The business must be capable of implementing educational advising services in the Eastern Caribbean, specifically in Barbados.
Overview
This grant is for small businesses that can implement educational advising services in the Eastern Caribbean, particularly those with experience in educational outreach or international student advising.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a small business
- Lack of experience in educational advising
- Inability to operate in Barbados
- Failure to establish partnerships with U.S. universities
- Inability to conduct webinars and virtual advising
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to set up and run the advising program, including conducting webinars, virtual advising, and developing partnerships with educational institutions.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 24, 2026(38 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify small business status
- Develop a detailed program plan
- Outline webinar and advising schedules
- Draft partnership proposals for U.S. universities
- Create a social media outreach strategy
- Prepare budget within the $20,000 - $24,500 range
- Gather supporting documents for application