Yemen Public Diplomacy Programs: English Language Education and Media Development
🏛 U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
Can you apply?
This grant is for Yemeni and U.S. nonprofits working on English language education, media development, and leadership programs in Yemen.
Eligible organizations include registered nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, and both private and public universities. All programs must connect Yemeni participants with American experts, organizations, or institutions.
The grant prioritizes three outcomes: strengthening America through English education and leadership development, enhancing safety through quality journalism and countering misinformation, and building prosperity through digital and professional skills for media practitioners.
Organizations must have demonstrated programming experience and credible partnerships with U.S. entities.
This grant is for Yemeni and U.S. nonprofits working on English language education, media development, and leadership programs in Yemen.
Eligible organizations include registered nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, and both private and public universities. All programs must connect Yemeni participants with American experts, organizations, or institutions.
The grant prioritizes three outcomes: strengthening America through English education and leadership development, enhancing safety through quality journalism and countering misinformation, and building prosperity through digital and professional skills for media practitioners.
Organizations must have demonstrated programming experience and credible partnerships with U.S. entities.
Program description
The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Mission to Yemen announces an open competition for programs that advance U.S. priorities by making America stronger through English language education and leadership development that exposes Yemeni youth and professionals to American experts as role models and encourages partnerships with U.S. educational institutions; safer through countering adversarial influence and strengthening fact-based reporting that supports independent journalism and builds resilience against false narratives; and more prosperous by creating pathways for educational and professional engagement between Yemen and the United States through building practical digital and professional skills for media practitioners.
All programs must include connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for Yemeni and U.S. nonprofits working on English language education, media development, and leadership programs in Yemen.
Eligible organizations include registered nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, and both private and public universities. All programs must connect Yemeni participants with American experts, organizations, or institutions.
The grant prioritizes three outcomes: strengthening America through English education and leadership development, enhancing safety through quality journalism and countering misinformation, and building prosperity through digital and professional skills for media practitioners.
Organizations must have demonstrated programming experience and credible partnerships with U.S. entities.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Organization registration/nonprofit documentation
- Project narrative/program description
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of U.S. partner organizations/experts
- Organizational capacity statement (experience, staff, track record)
- Letters of commitment from American partners
Program contact
- 👤 Fadi Ata Grantor
- 📧 YemenPA@state.gov
- 📞 9665567808799
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?
Yemeni nonprofits, U.S. nonprofits, think tanks, civil society organizations, and both private and public U.S. universities. All must be registered nonprofits with programming experience.
What types of programs are funded?
English language education, leadership development, journalism training, digital skills, and media development programs. All must include connections with American experts or institutions.
When is the deadline?
June 10, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What is the typical funding range?
Individual awards range from $50,000 to $150,000. The total pool is $600,000.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
No. Cost sharing is not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Center your application on one of the three priorities: strengthening (education/leadership), safer (journalism/counter-misinformation), or more prosperous (digital skills). Show clear impact.
- Document your American partnerships in detail. The grant requires connections with U.S. experts or organizations, not just stated intent.
- Focus on measurable outcomes for Yemeni youth and professionals. Include numbers of participants, skill gains, or behavioral changes expected.
- If applying as a Yemeni organization, demonstrate organizational stability and experience managing U.S. government funding or similar international programs.
- Align your project timeline and budget clearly with the award range ($50K–$150K). Show how funds translate directly to participant benefits.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague partnerships with U.S. organizations. Clearly name institutions and detail their involvement. Applications without measurable participant outcomes or impact metrics get rejected. Unclear budget-to-activity connection or inflated budgets relative to deliverables.
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