The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission in South Africa, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program to roll out South Africa’s EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). This program assists highly qualified students who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States, and who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from such U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front costs.
Closed on May 29, 2026
EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) 2026
U.S. Mission to South Africa · Opportunity number PAS-ZAF-FY26-02
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 30, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of May 29, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | PAS-ZAF-FY26-02 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Mission to South Africa Department of State |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 19.022 |
| Posted | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 29, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $67,500 |
| Award floor | $67,500 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | May 30, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Only non-profit South African or U.S. organizations are eligible to apply. This includes non-profit think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and public and private educational institutions.Applicants should provide proof of their non-profit status if there is any ambiguity regarding this.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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