Grants for State governments - International Development

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve Kenya's cultural heritage, including historic sites, museum collections, and traditional practices, targeting eligible educational institutions, NGOs, and organizations dedicated to cultural preservation.

This grant provides funding for projects that aim to preserve cultural heritage in Kenya, including historic buildings, archaeological sites, and traditional cultural expressions.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Italian organizations in creating programs that strengthen cultural ties and promote shared values between the United States and Italy, focusing on democracy, economic prosperity, and countering disinformation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington, D.C. area to promote economic independence through education and development initiatives.

This scholarship provides financial support and guidance to minority high school seniors in the U.S. who are planning to attend college, helping them overcome financial barriers and develop leadership skills.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations for projects that protect and preserve cultural heritage, including historic sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural practices in Suriname.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help low-income, high-achieving Nigerian students access U.S. higher education through advising centers and logistical assistance for their applications and travel.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and educational organizations working to promote U.S. values and cooperation with Sudanese communities through initiatives in areas like women's leadership, peace promotion, and civic engagement.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations and cultural institutions in Lebanon to preserve and restore cultural heritage sites and traditions in areas facing disaster, political instability, or economic challenges.

This program provides funding to California cities and counties to create and improve initiatives that support individuals affected by cannabis criminalization, helping them enter the regulated cannabis market.

This grant provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Netherlands relations through cultural, educational, and collaborative initiatives, with a focus on transatlantic security and democracy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for community engagement and educational projects that promote public understanding of the humanities.

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

The U.S. Mission Sweden has announced its FY25 Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement (APS) for funding projects that promote regional security, sustainability, prosperity, and mutual understanding between the United States and Sweden. This funding opportunity, identified as PDS-SWEDEN-2025-01, aims to support initiatives that align with U.S. public diplomacy goals, including fostering regional security, economic ties, innovation, and cultural exchange. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public entities. For-profit entities are not eligible. Projects should be completed within 24 months and must include a strong U.S. component. Applicants can request funding ranging from $500 to $100,000, with a total of approximately $200,000 available, subject to fund availability. Grants will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis, with application deadlines in November 2024, March 2025, May 2025, and July 2025. Priority program areas include promoting security (such as cybersecurity and combatting disinformation), sustainability (such as climate change and biodiversity), prosperity (such as tech innovation and research partnerships), and mutual understanding (such as cultural and educational exchanges). Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals that address these areas, incorporating cross-cultural ties and engaging Swedish or regional audiences. Proposals must clearly outline goals and objectives, provide detailed budgets, and adhere to submission guidelines, which include using SF-424 forms. Organizations must also be registered with SAM.gov. Applications are evaluated based on organizational capacity, feasibility, alignment with U.S. embassy priorities, budget justification, and sustainability plans.

This program supports businesses and organizations in Washington State that are working on innovative projects to reduce waste and promote a circular economy through recycling, reuse, and sustainable practices.

Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC): This grant program, managed by USAID, aims to fund collaborative research projects between Israeli and MENA region partners to address shared challenges, particularly in food security, and promote lasting peace through applied scientific research and technological development.

This program provides mentorship and professional development for women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds to foster diverse leadership in U.S. newsrooms.

The "USAID/Maldives Public Financial Management Activity" grant is seeking feedback for a planned five-year project aimed at strengthening the Maldives' financial management capabilities, with a focus on improving revenue generation, expenditure controls, decentralization, e-government systems, and inclusivity for marginalized groups.

This program provides funding to Alabama cities, towns, and nonprofit organizations to improve local green spaces through tree planting and beautification projects that engage the community.

The "Girls Democracy Empowerment Seminar" grant is designed to fund programs by non-profit and governmental organizations that aim to boost women's political involvement in The Bahamas, with the goal of promoting democratic policies for women's rights and encouraging their active participation in the 2026 elections.