Updated Oct 28, 2026
State Dept. grants for nonprofits
The Department of State has 4 open or forecasted grant opportunities. 2 accept applications from nonprofits.
Open to nonprofits
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to the Netherlands | U.S. Mission to the Netherlands | $2,000 – $25K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program StatementFederal · nonprofits · forecastU.S. Mission to Egypt | U.S. Mission to Egypt | Not listed |
State Dept. programs friendliest to newcomers
All State Dept. programs| Program | First-time % | Nonprofit % | Median award |
|---|---|---|---|
| State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs19.989 | 96% | 29% | $100K |
| Cyberspace and Digital Policy19.665 | 90% | 45% | $1.9M |
| Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund19.224 | 78% | 30% | $606K |
| Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Special Professional and Cultural…19.012 | 74% | 3% | $17K |
| ECA Individual Grants19.450 | 67% | 2% | $3,334 |
| Eur-Other19.878 | 64% | 2% | $38K |
| U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation19.025 | 57% | 21% | $199K |
| Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe19.520 | 52% | 5% | $25K |
Other State Dept. opportunities
For governments, universities, or businesses. Nonprofits may join as a partner or subrecipient.
| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecastdeadline TBA | 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022)Federal · forecastU.S. Mission to North Macedonia | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia | $10K – $40K |
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022Federal · forecastU.S. Mission to Albania | U.S. Mission to Albania | Not listed |