Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Mission Mexico – FY26
🏛 U.S. Mission to Mexico
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and institutions strengthening cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, security, educational, or exchange programming.
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations.
All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions. Programs spanning multiple states or promoting alumni collaboration are encouraged.
Geographic scope is limited to programs with Mexico involvement. Applicants should demonstrate shared values and bilateral cooperation objectives.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Mission Mexico announces an open competition to implement a program to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, security, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. Programs that include multiple states and/or promote increased collaboration and networking between U.S. government program alumni are encouraged.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Proposal narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational documentation (501(c)(3) status or equivalent legal registration)
- Evidence of U.S. partner organizations or expert connections
- Program timeline and objectives
Program contact
- 👤 Ivan A Rivas Grantor
- 📧 MexicoCityPDAPS@groups.state.gov
- 📞 5550802000
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations can apply. All applicants must focus on U.S.-Mexico cultural ties and mutual understanding.
What types of programs does this grant support?
The grant funds cultural, economic, security, educational, professional, and exchange programming. Programs must include a U.S. cultural element or connection with U.S. experts or institutions.
What is the funding amount available?
Individual awards range from $300,000 to $500,000. The total funding pool is $500,000 for this competition.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is July 31, 2026. Plan your application well in advance of this date.
What should I emphasize in my proposal?
Emphasize shared U.S.-Mexico values, bilateral cooperation, and cultural understanding. Multi-state programs and alumni networking components strengthen competitiveness.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Include clear connections to U.S. cultural elements, experts, or institutions. The grant requires explicit U.S. involvement in every program.
- Design programs that promote networking among U.S. government program alumni. This is an encouraged component that increases competitiveness.
- Demonstrate how your program advances mutual understanding and shared values. Public diplomacy priorities should guide your program design.
- Consider multi-state partnerships and scale. Programs with broader geographic reach show greater impact.
- Start writing early. The July 31, 2026 deadline is fixed, and this is a competitive grant with limited total funding.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to include clear U.S. cultural elements or connections to U.S. experts and organizations. Proposals focused solely on Mexico-side activities without documented U.S. partnership components get rejected. Overlooking the bilateral cooperation angle. Applicants sometimes propose one-directional programming instead of mutual understanding frameworks.
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