Meet the Corner Program FY2024
🏛 U.S. Mission to Albania
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Can you apply?
This grant is for international organizations and educational institutions in Albania. Applicants must operate small, remote schools in suburban areas near Tirana, Vlora, or Kukes. The program supports outreach to underserved and marginalized student communities through STEM education and countering disinformation initiatives. Projects must reach at least five schools per city and align with American Corner values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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Program description
The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Meet the Corner program. This program will reach out to small, remote schools on the outskirts of the cities with American Corners (Tirana, Vlora, Kukes), focusing on communities with limited access to physical Corners or where financial and other constraints hinder young people visiting, increasing the Corners’ for outreach. Fully equipped with various resources and programs typically available only at the Corners, “Meet the Corner” will introduce Corner flagship programs in countering disinformation and STEM to new audiences. Emphasizing the Corners’ core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), this initiative is focused on reaching out to underserved communities and marginalized groups that would otherwise find it difficult to join American Corner events because of physical or geographic limitations. “Meet the Corner” program will reach at least five schools per city in suburban areas, offering Corner STEM and Countering Disinformation programs while engaging students in English conversation and critical thinking. Based on the American Spaces toolkits, the curriculum will be interactive, incorporating debates and activities beyond conventional learning methods, as well as American games, sports, collaboration with DOS alumni engagement as mentors for CDI and STEM.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project proposal with detailed description of targeted schools and communities
- Program curriculum and activity plan for STEM and countering disinformation
- Organizational background and capacity documentation
- Project timeline and implementation schedule
- Budget and budget narrative showing use of $27,000 award
- Evaluation plan with metrics for student engagement and outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Public Affairs Office Tirana
- 📧 tiranapdresources@state.gov
- 📞 003552247285
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,002
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$425,000
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$315,177
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$290,000
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$269,061
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$268,500
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$250,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.022). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,943,397 |
FAQ
Who can apply for the Meet the Corner program?
Organizations operating schools in suburban areas of Tirana, Vlora, or Kukes can apply. You must serve underserved or marginalized student populations.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is August 31, 2024. This is a fixed, one-time deadline with no rolling acceptance.
What activities does this grant support?
Projects must deliver STEM programs and countering disinformation curriculum to at least five schools per city. Activities include English conversation, critical thinking, debates, and interactive learning beyond traditional methods.
How much funding is available?
The total funding pool is $27,000 with no cost-sharing requirement. The exact award amount per grantee is not specified.
Is prior experience required?
Preference typically goes to organizations with experience serving underserved communities and demonstrated capacity to implement educational programs in remote or suburban areas.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly identify the specific schools and communities you will serve. Name the five schools per city in your proposal for clarity.
- Emphasize how your project advances DEIA values and reaches marginalized groups facing geographic or financial barriers to American Corner access.
- Detail your STEM and countering disinformation curriculum with specific activities and interactive methods beyond standard classroom instruction.
- Partner with American Corner staff or DOS alumni as mentors to strengthen your proposal's alignment with program goals.
- Show concrete metrics for student engagement, attendance, and learning outcomes in your evaluation plan.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposing activities that duplicate existing American Corner programming instead of extending Corners to new, remote audiences. Failing to clearly name the specific schools and demonstrate deep knowledge of community barriers. Underestimating the scope—applying to serve fewer than five schools per city or only one city location.
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