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Call for Proposals to Make America and the Region Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous
U.S. Mission to Guatemala · PDS-GUA-FY26-01
Award Range
$10K – $100K
Total Program Funding
$200K
Expected Awards
10
Deadline
July 15, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
U.S. Embassy Guatemala funds 10 grants (up to $100K each) for proposals that 'Make America and the Region More Secure' — public diplomacy projects in Guatemala addressing security, migration, anti-corruption, or economic opportunity.
Who Should Apply
Nonprofits and organizations in Guatemala with capacity to implement programs on security, governance, or economic themes.
Who Should NOT Apply
Organizations outside Guatemala, for-profit entities.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must implement programs in Guatemala
- •10 awards up to $100K
- •Must address security/governance themes
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Embassy grants in Guatemala focus on root causes of migration, anti-corruption, and citizen security. Show community presence and measurable outcomes.
Competitiveness: Moderate — 10 awards for local organizations.
What This Grant Funds
The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for projects that make America and the region safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
All project requests must include a Freedom 250 component. The Freedom 250 Initiative is part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Activities under this initiative should be either cultural or educational, or a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions, to promote greater understanding of U.S. policy, perspectives, and American excellence. Activities should be carried out in collaboration or coordination with the U.S. Embassy Guatemala’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). These activities should celebrate American excellence, and reinforce that the United States remains a trusted, dynamic partner.
Priority Program Areas/Goals: Proposals should focus on one or more of the priority outcomes, but applicants may also recommend their own objective.
Goal 1. Countering CCP Malign Influence to Protect U.S. Strategic and Economic Interests.
Goal 2. Countering Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) to Protect American and Guatemalan Communities and Strengthen the Rule of Law in Guatemala.
Goal 3. Ending Illegal Immigration by Building Economic Opportunity.
Goal 4. Expanding U.S. Business Presence and Market Access in Guatemala to Grow American Prosperity.
Attachments
Proposal Template
Proposal_Template.docx
Budget Template
2026-PDS-Guatemala-Budget-Template.xlsx
APS Guatemala 2026
APS_Template_-_Standard_-_PD_2026_-_Guatemala.docx
Applicant Survey
Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey.docx
Proposal Template Individuals
Proposal_Templates_for_Individual_Awards.docx
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $10K
- Maximum Award
- $100K
- Total Program Funding
- $200K
- Expected Number of Awards
- 10
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Public Diplomacy Section Grantor
GTM-PASGrants@state.govReady to apply?
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