The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown is offering a grant to run a two-year program that helps students in the Eastern Caribbean learn about and apply to U.S. colleges. The program includes webinars, virtual advising, and partnerships with U.S. universities. The goal is to increase access to U.S. higher education and strengthen ties between the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Who it's for: This grant is for small businesses that can provide educational advising services to students in the Eastern Caribbean, helping them understand and apply to U.S. universities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a small business
- Inability to provide virtual and in-person advising services
- Lack of experience in educational advising
- Inability to establish partnerships with U.S. universities
- Failure to meet the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of small business status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Experience in educational advising
- Plan for webinars and virtual advising
- Partnership strategy with U.S. universities
- Social media strategy
- Application forms
- Organizational background information
- Staff resumes
Cautions
- Ensure you are a small business
- Prepare to deliver both virtual and in-person services
- Must establish partnerships with U.S. universities
- Adhere to the project goals and objectives
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are small businesses that can provide educational advising services. This includes delivering webinars, virtual outreach, and establishing partnerships with U.S. universities to help Eastern Caribbean students access U.S. higher education opportunities.
Overview
This grant is for small businesses that can provide educational advising services to students in the Eastern Caribbean, helping them understand and apply to U.S. universities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a small business
- Inability to provide virtual and in-person advising services
- Lack of experience in educational advising
- Inability to establish partnerships with U.S. universities
- Failure to meet the application deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to deliver educational advising services, including webinars, virtual outreach, and developing partnerships with U.S. universities. They may also support social media strategies and educational events.
Total Program Funding
$24,500
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 24, 2026(35 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify small business eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget
- Outline a webinar and advising plan
- Draft a partnership strategy
- Prepare a social media strategy
- Gather necessary organizational documents
- Complete application forms
- Submit application by the deadline