U.S. Mission to Tunisia · Department of State
Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026
In short: U.S. Mission to Tunisia expects to make 6 awards of $10,000 to $200,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
Key facts
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Jun 8, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- $10K – $200K
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Buildings & equipment
- Not allowed: the official notice rules out construction or equipment costs
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), State government, Private college or university, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), and others named in the official notice
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 26
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Embassy Tunis invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses and investors, innovation collaboration, showcase American leadership and excellence in science, technology, culture, the arts, sports, education, and English language, and strengthen ties between the United States and Tunisia in ways that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (2026) and 230 years of U.S.-Tunisian friendship (2027).
All proposed programs must include an American element or a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institutions in ways that promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, perspectives, and society and/or celebrate U.S. culture and values.
Proposals that include programming outside Greater Tunis or across multiple governorates and/or promote increased collaboration and networking among alumni of U.S. government programs are encouraged.
Examples of possible PD small grant proposals include, but are not limited to:
• Subject-matter expert, academic, and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs that include U.S. speakers/experts.
• Programs that connect U.S. companies with Tunisian partners, suppliers, and market opportunities, facilitate business-to-business networking and investment matchmaking, prepare Tunisian startups and established businesses to meet U.S. market standards, enter U.S. markets, and partner with U.S. investors.
• Sports diplomacy, culinary diplomacy, art exhibitions, film festivals, theater, musical theater, musical performances and master classes.
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs, including through use of new and immersive technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) technology.
• U.S.-Tunisian University-industry partnerships, including with research or technology parks, that generate mutually beneficial commercialization projects or that create opportunities for U.S. companies in STEM fields and emerging technologies and innovation.
• Hackathons, STEM or Maker Space camps/competitions, or other related hands-on activities that showcase American leadership and excellence in innovation and STEM fields, including but not limited to space exploration, technologies with beneficial...
Who can apply, from the official notice
•Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;•Public and private educational institutions;•Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; •Governmental institutions; and•Individuals may also apply;
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/91454c48-930c-4d95-a0dd-8d71233d502b · Printed from grantme.click/grants/c519c758-a922-4670-8e3d-15d2089ca849
What the official notice requires
Pulled from the official notice PDS_TUNIS_APS-2026_2026-05-05_final.pdf (18 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.
Registrations you need first (2)
SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 4
“Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov.” Open page 4
Grants.gov · p. 9
“You may use the Embassy’s recommended proposal template (APS Application Form) included with our APS package on Grants.gov or your own proposal format, but the proposal must include all the items below.” Open page 9
Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
What to submit
Form SF-424 · p. 9
“SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF- 424-I (Application for Federal Assistance --individuals) at grants.gov or the Embassy’s website.” Open page 9
Form SF-424A · p. 9
“SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at grants.gov or the Embassy’s website.” Open page 9
Form SF-424B · p. 9
“SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) at grants.gov or the Embassy’s’ website (Note:” Open page 9
Logic model · p. 10
“Include a logic model as appropriate.” Open page 10
Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 10
“If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, include your latest NICRA as a PDF file.” Open page 10
Length limits
Proposal: 5 pages max · p. 9
“Proposal (5 pages maximum) The proposal should contain sufficient information such that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do.” Open page 9
Formatting rules
12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced · p. 9
“All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.” Open page 9
How applications are scored (100 points listed)
Build your narrative outline from these criteria
Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea: 25 points · p. 13
“Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea – 25 points:” Open page 13
Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants: 20 points · p. 13
“Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants – 20 points:” Open page 13
Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives: 20 points · p. 13
“Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives – 20 points:” Open page 13
Budget: 10 points · p. 14
“Budget – 10 points:” Open page 14
Monitoring and evaluation plan and media/public outreach strategy: 15 points · p. 14
“Monitoring and evaluation plan and media/public outreach strategy – 15 points:” Open page 14
Sustainability: 10 points · p. 14
“Sustainability – 10 points:” Open page 14
Cost share or match
Cost share / match · p. 4
“Cost Sharing or Matching Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), cost sharing is not required, but ideas for possible cost sharing are welcomed and encouraged 3.” Open page 4
Cost share / match · p. 18
“Organizations that have never had a NICRA may request indirect costs of 15% of Modified Total Direct Costs as defined in 2 CFR 200.1. “Cost Sharing”:” Open page 18
Dates in the notice
June 8, 2026 · p. 12
“Submission Dates and Times Proposal applications may be submitted at any time before the closing date of June 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.” Open page 12
July 31, 2026 · p. 12
“Notifications regarding funding decisions will be sent to applicants no later than July 31, 2026 subject to confirmation of the availability of funds. 5.” Open page 12
Mistakes that get applications rejected (4)
Could get your application rejected: Proposals that fail to conform to the requirements outlined in this APS will not be considered. · p. 4
“Proposals that fail to conform to the requirements outlined in this APS will not be considered.” Open page 4
Not an eligible applicant: If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be... · p. 4
“If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.” Open page 4
Late or not validated: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. · p. 12
“Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.” Open page 12
Could get your application rejected: Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement will not be considered. 6. · p. 13
“Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement will not be considered. 6.” Open page 13
Files from the official listing
The notice, forms and templates the agency attached. Some programs ask for a letter of intent or a form before the full application.
- Application_-_SF424_4_0-V4.0_3.pdf (244 KB)
Application Form - BUDGET_INFORMATION_-_SF424A-V1.0.pdf (173 KB)
Budget Information - ASSURANCES_-_SF424B.pdf (64 KB)
ASSURANCES - Project_Budget_Narrative_Template.xls (83 KB)
Project Budget Narrative - APS_Application_Form_V-7-1_002.pdf (232 KB)
APS Application Form - PDS_TUNIS_APS-2026_2026-05-05_final.pdf (500 KB)
APS FY26
Who in Tennessee has won this program
24 awards to Tennessee groups in 6 counties since 2020. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $147K | 2025 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $125K | 2024 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $113K | 2022 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | $108K spent that year | 2025 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $68K | 2023 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $61K | 2021 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $57K | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $53K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | $48K spent that year | 2024 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $47K | 2022 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $42K | 2024 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $38K | 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov; Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 2 pass-through grants on file. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | Partner of the Americas | $9,549 spent that year | 2023 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | US Embassy & Consulate in Spain and Andorra | $5,913 spent that year | 2023 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
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About the federal program
Public Diplomacy Programs
Program number 19.040 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of State, Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs · Project grant
Match
None required (federal program listing).