education · DOS-BRB

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program

U.S. Mission to Barbados · OFOP0002992

Closed

Award Range

$20K – $24.5K

Total Program Funding

$24.5K

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 24, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown is funding one $24.5K grant for EducationUSA advising services across the Eastern Caribbean. A small program supporting academically talented students from Caribbean island nations in applying to U.S. universities — covering application fees, test prep, and advising services.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits or educational organizations in the Eastern Caribbean with capacity to advise students on U.S. college applications.

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations outside the Caribbean, for-profit test prep companies, or entities without higher education advising expertise.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must provide EducationUSA advising in Eastern Caribbean
•Single award of ~$24.5K
•Must support students applying to U.S. institutions
•Must operate in the Eastern Caribbean region
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

At $24.5K this is a tiny operational grant. The Embassy likely has a specific advising partner in mind. Only apply if you're already doing EducationUSA work in the Eastern Caribbean or have an established relationship with the Embassy in Bridgetown.

Competitiveness: Low — effectively directed to an existing partner.

What This Grant Funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown announces an open competition to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados to expand access to U.S. higher education opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean through comprehensive virtual and in-person advising services. The part-time adviser will deliver monthly webinar series targeting prospective students, virtual outreach programs providing individual and cohort advising for students and parents, and partnership development with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional institutions. The adviser will also assist in developing social media strategies on the Eastern Caribbean EducationUSA page and support key activities including college fairs and educational events. Project Goals and Objectives Expand access to U.S. higher education for Eastern Caribbean youth by establishing comprehensive, professional regional advising services that strengthen people-to-people ties and advance democratic values throughout the Caribbean. Objective 1: Deliver at least 24 monthly webinars over the two-year program period, reaching a minimum of 1,000 unique participants (prospective students, parents, and educators) with comprehensive information about U.S. higher education pathways, application processes, and financial aid opportunities, with at least 50% of participants reporting increased knowledge and confidence in navigating U.S. college applications. Objective 2: Provide individualized and cohort-based virtual advising services to at least 400 prospective students and their families over two years, resulting in at least 200 students submitting complete applications to U.S. universities and at least 100 students successfully enrolling in U.S. higher education institutions, representing measurable growth beyond the current regional baseline of 1,500 annual students. Objective 3: Establish formal partnerships with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional educational insti

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Individuals

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $20K
Maximum Award: $24.5K
Total Program Funding: $24.5K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 16, 2026

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Sabrina Gittens; BridgetownIRC@state.gov

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