U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
🏛 U.S. Mission to Uruguay
Can you apply?
This grant is for Uruguayan organizations that want to manage a public diplomacy small grants program for the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society/NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions, and cultural institutions registered under Uruguayan law. For-profit entities are not eligible. All organizations must have a UEI via SAM.gov and must manage programs that include clear U.S. elements, such as engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, or organizations.
This grant is for Uruguayan organizations that want to manage a public diplomacy small grants program for the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society/NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions, and cultural institutions registered under Uruguayan law. For-profit entities are not eligible. All organizations must have a UEI via SAM.gov and must manage programs that include clear U.S. elements, such as engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, or organizations.
Program description
The U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for one cooperative agreement to develop, implement and manage programs that support the Embassy’s strategic priorities. Working closely with the U.S. Embassy, the successful applicant will manage a Public Diplomacy small grants program, including promoting it, accepting, and reviewing grant proposals, corresponding with applicants, managing payments and financial records, and monitoring and evaluating the programs. All supported activities must include a clear U.S. element, such as engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, or organizations.
Recipients may enter into subawards with other entities to accomplish the project outlined in the award. The primary recipient is responsible for monitoring and providing oversight of the subrecipient’s performance and expenditures. Adequate documentation of the subrecipients’ compliance with award terms and conditions must be maintained by the primary recipient and made available to the Grants Officer upon request. This includes the subaward selection methodology and any relevant policies the primary recipient has regarding subawards and subaward monitoring.
The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo will select the best-qualified proposals that show clear alignment with Embassy strategic priorities: promoting increased understanding of the United States among the Uruguayan public, showcasing American excellence, and making the United States safer, stronger and more prosperous. Funding decisions will be made through a merit-based approach, supporting applicants and programs that generate measurable outcomes and long-term benefits.
This notice is subject to availability of funding. The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated grants officer.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for Uruguayan organizations that want to manage a public diplomacy small grants program for the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society/NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions, and cultural institutions registered under Uruguayan law. For-profit entities are not eligible. All organizations must have a UEI via SAM.gov and must manage programs that include clear U.S. elements, such as engagement with U.S. experts, institutions, or organizations.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal form for international grants)
- Project narrative/program design
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Subrecipient monitoring plan
- Evidence of UEI registration via SAM.gov
Program contact
- 👤 Blanquita M Gari Admin. Management Assistant
- 📧 MontevideoGrants@state.gov
- 📞 598-2-1770-2373
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.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Uruguayan nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, educational and cultural institutions are eligible. For-profit entities cannot apply. Applicants need a UEI from SAM.gov.
What is the funding amount?
Awards range from $150,000 to $220,000. There is typically one cooperative agreement awarded through this competition.
What will the funded organization do?
The recipient manages a public diplomacy grants program, including promoting it, reviewing proposals, managing payments, and evaluating programs.
Are programs restricted by topic?
All activities must include a clear U.S. element. Programs should align with Embassy priorities: promoting U.S. understanding, showcasing American excellence, and advancing U.S. interests.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is June 30, 2026. This is a fixed deadline with no rolling submission.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's experience managing grant programs and administering funds in Uruguay.
- Show strong connections to U.S. cultural, educational, or policy institutions you will partner with.
- Demonstrate clear metrics for evaluating program success and applicant impact.
- Build in subrecipient monitoring processes and document your subaward selection methodology.
- Align your program design with the Embassy's strategic priorities and the need for U.S. elements in all activities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to clearly define how programs will include U.S. elements. Proposing activities misaligned with Embassy priorities. Not demonstrating grant administration experience or subrecipient monitoring capacity.
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