Grant Administration for Binational Centers (BNCs) in Argentina
🏛 U.S. Mission to Argentina
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that operate or manage Binational Centers in Argentina. Applicants must be U.S. or Argentine entities with established relationships to BNCs and capacity to administer grant funds. Organizations must have a presence in Argentina and demonstrate commitment to binational cultural and educational exchange. The program supports operational costs and activities that advance U.S.-Argentine collaboration in education and cultural programming.
This grant is for organizations that operate or manage Binational Centers in Argentina. Applicants must be U.S. or Argentine entities with established relationships to BNCs and capacity to administer grant funds. Organizations must have a presence in Argentina and demonstrate commitment to binational cultural and educational exchange. The program supports operational costs and activities that advance U.S.-Argentine collaboration in education and cultural programming.
Program description
The U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires announces an open competition for organizations to serve as a Grant Administrator for a program supporting twelve (12) Binational Centers (BNCs) across Argentina. The selected recipient will administer a total of $57,000 USD in subawards to BNCs, ensuring compliance with U.S. government grant regulations and advancing shared U.S.-Argentina cultural and educational objectives.
Binational Centers are key institutional partners that promote mutual understanding between the United States and Argentina through English language instruction, cultural programming, and community engagement.
This program advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by promoting economic prosperity by improving the capacity to teach English to local population and foster stronger U.S.-Argentina cooperation.
The Embassy seeks proposals from qualified Binational Centers capable of administering, monitoring and implementing programs that produces measurable gains in participant knowledge and promotes high-impact public diplomacy programming.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for organizations that operate or manage Binational Centers in Argentina. Applicants must be U.S. or Argentine entities with established relationships to BNCs and capacity to administer grant funds. Organizations must have a presence in Argentina and demonstrate commitment to binational cultural and educational exchange. The program supports operational costs and activities that advance U.S.-Argentine collaboration in education and cultural programming.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative with detailed activity description
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of BNC establishment and operational capacity
- Letters of support from Argentine partners or stakeholders
Program contact
- 👤 Esteban R Carbone Resource Coordination Specialist
- 📧 US-ArgentinaGrants@state.gov
- 📞 541157774751
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 this grant?
Organizations that operate or manage Binational Centers in Argentina. This includes U.S. nonprofits with Argentine partnerships and Argentine organizations with U.S. ties.
What geographic area does this grant cover?
Programs and activities must be based in Argentina, though they may involve U.S.-Argentina exchange and cooperation.
What activities does this grant support?
Educational programming, cultural exchange, administration of BNC operations, and binational collaborative initiatives aligned with U.S. Mission priorities.
What is the typical application timeline?
The application opens May 4, 2026 and closes June 15, 2026. Plan 4-6 weeks for preparation.
How competitive is this grant?
These grants are selective. Strong proposals demonstrate established BNC operations, community impact, and clear alignment with U.S.-Argentina relations objectives.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your BNC's existing operations and track record in binational programming and community engagement.
- Align proposed activities directly with current U.S. Mission to Argentina priorities and strategic objectives.
- Include letters of support from community stakeholders and Argentine government or educational partners.
- Provide detailed budgets that clearly separate administrative costs from program activities.
- Demonstrate sustainability plans showing how the BNC will continue operations beyond the grant period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
BNCs fail to align proposals with U.S. Mission strategic priorities. Applications lack evidence of genuine binational partnership and community reach. Budgets are vague or fail to justify administrative costs separately from program expenses.
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