U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program
🏛 U.S. Mission to Barbados
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations implementing EducationUSA regional advising programs in the Eastern Caribbean. Applicants must be able to hire a part-time adviser based in Barbados to deliver virtual and in-person advising services. Organizations should have experience in education advising, international partnerships, or student outreach in the Caribbean region.
The program supports two-year projects focused on expanding access to U.S. higher education. Eligible activities include webinar series, individual and cohort advising, university partnership development, and college fair coordination. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to reach at least 1,000 prospective students and establish partnerships with 15+ U.S. universities.
This is a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Embassy in Barbados and implementing partners. Geographic focus is the Eastern Caribbean region served from a Barbados base.
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Program description
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 applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Cooperative Agreement proposal narrative
- Budget and budget narrative (justification for two-year period)
- Organization background and capacity documentation
- Letters of support from U.S. universities and regional partners
- CV or qualifications summary for proposed part-time adviser
- Evaluation and monitoring plan
- Organizational financial documentation
Program contact
- 👤 U.S. Mission to Barbados
- 📞 202-890-9795
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 with experience in education advising, international student outreach, or regional partnerships in the Caribbean. Applicants must be able to hire a part-time adviser based in Barbados.
What is the funding amount?
Awards range from $20,000 to $24,500 for a two-year project period. No cost-sharing is required.
What activities are funded?
Monthly webinar series, virtual and in-person advising, university partnership development, social media management, and college fair support for prospective Eastern Caribbean students seeking U.S. higher education.
What results must the project achieve?
The program must deliver 24+ monthly webinars reaching 1,000+ unique participants, provide advising to 400+ students with 200+ submitting applications, and establish partnerships with 15+ U.S. universities.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is July 24, 2026. This is a one-time competition with no rolling application period.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's experience with Caribbean student populations and U.S. higher education pathways. Existing networks matter.
- Develop realistic recruitment and partnership strategies early. Demonstrate how you'll reach 1,000+ prospective students across multiple Eastern Caribbean islands from a Barbados base.
- Show strong relationships with both U.S. universities and regional educational institutions. Pre-secured commitments strengthen competitiveness significantly.
- Budget carefully for a part-time adviser role. Specify salary, benefits, and how the adviser will balance webinars, advising, and partnership activities across the two-year period.
- Include robust evaluation and reporting plans. Define how you'll track participant engagement, application submissions, enrollment outcomes, and partnership quality metrics.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations lack demonstrated experience with Caribbean student populations or U.S. higher education advising. Vague partnership strategies without pre-secured university commitments significantly weaken proposals. Poor capacity planning for a part-time adviser managing all program objectives across multiple Caribbean islands indicates unrealistic scope.
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