The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown is offering a grant to create a two-year program that helps students in the Eastern Caribbean access U.S. higher education. This involves setting up advising services, both online and in-person, to guide students and their families through the application process. The program also aims to build partnerships with U.S. universities and develop social media strategies to promote educational opportunities.
Who it's for: This grant is for individuals who can set up and manage an educational advising program in the Eastern Caribbean, specifically targeting students interested in studying in the U.S.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being an individual applicant
- Lack of experience in educational advising
- Inability to conduct both virtual and in-person advising
- Failure to establish partnerships with U.S. universities
- Inability to deliver monthly webinars
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan within $20,000 - $24,500
- Experience in educational advising
- Plan for webinars and outreach programs
- Strategy for partnership development with universities
- Social media strategy for EducationUSA page
- Proof of ability to manage educational events
Cautions
- Ensure the ability to reach at least 1,000 participants through webinars
- Must establish partnerships with at least 15 universities
- Program must result in measurable student enrollment in U.S. institutions
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants for this grant are individuals who can implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados. This program should expand access to U.S. higher education opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean through virtual and in-person advising services.
Overview
This grant is for individuals who can set up and manage an educational advising program in the Eastern Caribbean, specifically targeting students interested in studying in the U.S.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being an individual applicant
- Lack of experience in educational advising
- Inability to conduct both virtual and in-person advising
- Failure to establish partnerships with U.S. universities
- Inability to deliver monthly webinars
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and run the advising program, including costs for webinars, virtual and in-person advising services, partnership development, and promotional activities.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 24, 2026(38 days)
- Last Updated
- Jun 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register as an individual applicant
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Outline a webinar and advising service schedule
- Draft a partnership development plan
- Create a social media strategy
- Compile evidence of past educational advising experience