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Public Diplomacy Grants/Small Grants Program - Ghana
General · Martha Osei Bonsu, Grantor · Nationwide
The Public Diplomacy Grants/Small Grants Program - Ghana is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity through Embassy Accra that supports projects advancing U.S.-Ghana relations and foreign policy goals, open to nonprofits, educational institutions, individuals, and international organizations, with applications due by August 14, 2026.
The Public Diplomacy Grants/Small Grants Program - Ghana is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Accra, Ghana, administered under an open competition through Grants.gov. The program is designed to support projects that advance U.S.-Ghana bilateral relations and broader U.S. foreign policy priorities across Ghana and West Africa.
According to the program summary, funded projects should align U.S.-Ghana economic and commercial engagement with core U.S. interests, support border security through law enforcement collaboration and informed travel practices, counter malign actors threatening U.S. interests in the region, and promote Ghana's transition toward self-sustainability. Target audiences for these programs include emerging voices such as youth, students, and young professionals; established opinion leaders including business executives, academics, policymakers, and military leadership; press and media professionals; and partner organizations such as NGOs, think tanks, business associations, universities, and law enforcement bodies.
This opportunity is funded through a Cooperative Agreement or Grant mechanism, and the sponsor listed is Martha Osei Bonsu, Grantor, at Embassy Accra. The deadline for this cycle is August 14, 2026.
For a small-business owner or organization operating in or with ties to Ghana, this program may be relevant if your work intersects with public diplomacy goals — for instance, educational exchange, business association activities, or media and communications work that supports U.S.-Ghana relations. However, award amounts and specific funding levels are not stated in the available data, so applicants should confirm all financial details directly at the official source before applying.
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Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant or cooperative agreement, not a loan, according to the funding instrument listed.
Do I have to repay the funding?
No repayment terms are mentioned; grants and cooperative agreements are typically not repaid, but confirm at the official source.
Who is eligible to apply?
Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/NGOs, educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental organizations are eligible.
How much funding is available?
The award amount is not specified in the available data; confirm at the official source.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is August 14, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Where do I apply?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov at the official listing page.
Who sponsors this program?
The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Embassy Accra, Ghana, with Martha Osei Bonsu listed as grantor.
What kind of projects does this fund?
It funds projects advancing U.S.-Ghana bilateral relations, economic engagement, border security cooperation, and countering malign influence in the region.
Is this open to individuals or only organizations?
Both individuals and organizations, including nonprofits and educational institutions, are eligible.
Is this a state or federal program?
This is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of State.
Is the award taxable?
Tax treatment is not addressed in the available data; confirm at the official source.
Are there geographic restrictions?
Eligible states are listed as ALL, but this program focuses on activities related to Ghana and West Africa.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is provided via Cooperative Agreement or Grant, per the listing.
Opportunity number: SGHANA-PDS-FY26-001. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Martha Osei Bonsu, Grantor; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.