2026 U.S. Embassy Caracas PDS Annual Program Statement

U.S. Embassy Caracas, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS)

Opportunity number: 2026VE – 001

Application deadline: April 30, 2026

Funding Opportunity Title U.S. Embassy Caracas PDS 2026 APS

Funding Opportunity Number 2026VE - 001

Deadline for Applications April 30, 2026

Assistance Listing Number 19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs

Length of performance period Up to 18 months

Number of awards anticipated Up to ten awards

Award amounts From a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum $200,000 (approximately)

Total available funding $500,000 pending availability of funds

Type of Funding FY 26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds

Anticipated project start date September 1, 2026

The U.S. Embassy Caracas is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Funding Instrument Type: Grant Agreement

Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 18 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.

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.

• Executive Summary

The U.S. Embassy Caracas invites proposals that focus on Venezuela-based programming in support of President Trump’s three-phase plan for Venezuela, with an emphasis on Venezuela’s economic...