The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Mission Mexico announces an open competition to implement a program to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Mexico through cultural, economic, security, educational, professional, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. Programs that include multiple states and/or promote increased collaboration and networking between U.S. government program alumni are encouraged.
Closed on Jul 31, 2026
Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Mission Mexico - FY26
U.S. Mission to Mexico · Opportunity number PD-MEX-FY26-01
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 31, 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 | PD-MEX-FY26-01 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Mexico Department of State |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 19.040 |
| Posted | May 26, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 30 |
| Estimated total program funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 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
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsPublic and private educational institutionsIndividuals Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions
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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