Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS MANAMA PD 2025 005
The U.S. Mission to Bahrain, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama, is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "250 years of American Independence" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS MANAMA PD 2025 005). This funding is meant to support programs in Bahrain that commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, culminating on July 4, 2026. The overall aim is to use the anniversary as a platform for telling engaging, positive American stories and highlighting U.S. leadership, excellence, and contributions in areas that resonate broadly with public audiences.
Funded projects are expected to center on public-facing activities and events, especially in the realms of arts, music, sports, and innovation. The opportunity emphasizes a mix of in-person programming and media engagements in Bahrain, suggesting proposals should be designed not only as stand-alone events but as a broader sequence or campaign that can build visibility and momentum in the lead-up to the anniversary. In practice, competitive concepts will likely be those that translate American expertise and achievements into compelling experiences for Bahraini audiences, and that are able to demonstrate clear outreach, community engagement, and communications value.
The grant is open to a wide range of applicant types, including individuals; private, public, and state-controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The activity categories listed for this opportunity are arts and community development, and the CFDA/assistance listing associated with the program is 19.040, which is commonly tied to U.S. Department of State public diplomacy programming.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $80,000, and the Embassy anticipates making one award under this announcement. The application deadline listed is January 5, 2026. The opportunity was created on August 3, 2025, under the U.S. Mission to Bahrain. For applicants who need clarification about the application process or requirements, the Embassy directs questions to ManamaPAO@state.gov.Apply for DOS MANAMA PD 2025 005
- The U.S. Mission to Bahrain in the arts, community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "250 years of American Independence" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-08-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-01-05. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): "250 years of American Independence" Grant (DOS MANAMA PD 2025 005)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Bahrain, offered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama. The opportunity is titled "250 years of American Independence" and has the Funding Opportunity Number DOS MANAMA PD 2025 005.
2) What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding supports programs in Bahrain that commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, culminating on July 4, 2026. The stated aim is to use this anniversary as a platform for telling engaging, positive American stories and highlighting U.S. leadership, excellence, and contributions in areas that resonate broadly with public audiences.
3) Where must the funded activities take place?
Funded projects are expected to support programs in Bahrain, with an emphasis on public-facing activities and events, including in-person programming and media engagements in Bahrain.
4) What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive?
Based on the description, competitive concepts will likely be those that translate American expertise and achievements into compelling experiences for Bahraini audiences, and that can demonstrate clear outreach, community engagement, and communications value. The opportunity also encourages proposals that function as a broader sequence or campaign (not only a stand-alone event) to build visibility and momentum leading up to July 4, 2026.
5) What types of activities does the opportunity prioritize?
The opportunity emphasizes public-facing activities and events, especially in the realms of:
- Arts
- Music
- Sports
- Innovation
The listed activity categories are arts and community development.
6) Does the opportunity encourage in-person events, media, or both?
Both. The opportunity emphasizes a mix of in-person programming and media engagements in Bahrain.
7) Is the program supposed to be a single event or a series?
The opportunity suggests proposals should be designed not only as stand-alone events but as a broader sequence or campaign that can build visibility and momentum in the lead-up to the anniversary.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicant types, including:
- Individuals
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public institutions of higher education
- State-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
9) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes private, public, and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
10) Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are included as eligible applicants, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
11) What is the CFDA/assistance listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA/assistance listing associated with this program is 19.040, which is commonly tied to U.S. Department of State public diplomacy programming.
12) How much funding is available per award?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $80,000.
13) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making one award under this announcement.
14) When is the application deadline?
The listed application deadline is January 5, 2026.
15) What is the key date the programming is building toward?
The programs are meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, culminating on July 4, 2026.
16) When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 3, 2025, under the U.S. Mission to Bahrain.
17) Which office is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Mission to Bahrain through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS MANAMA PD 2025 005.
19) What is the main communications goal of the funded programming?
The opportunity frames the anniversary as a platform for telling engaging, positive American stories and highlighting U.S. leadership, excellence, and contributions in areas that resonate broadly with public audiences, with an emphasis on outreach, community engagement, and communications value.
20) How can applicants ask questions or request clarification?
Applicants who need clarification about the application process or requirements are directed to email ManamaPAO@state.gov.
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