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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. AF-HAR-FY26-04 · U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
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American Spaces Support Funds Program

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers No cost share required
No audit required
“"Other items NOT required/requested with the application submission, but which may be requested if your application is approved to move forward in the review process include: a. Copies of an organization or program audit within the last two (2) years"” — From the announcement
Reimbursement-only: not stated

At a glance

This announcement is for the American Spaces Support Funds Program, which funds project activities and related costs for proposals in Zimbabwe. Eligible applicants are organizations with a UEI and active SAM.gov registration; the notice also requires proof of nonprofit status and organizational registration. Applications are due August 2, 2026 at 1700 CAT, and late applications are not eligible. The notice does not state the award size or number of awards, and it says there is no construction, direct social services, or UNRWA funding allowed; pre-award costs are generally unallowable unless approved in advance.

AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement

What it funds

  • Other
  • Advocacy, Outreach & Public Engagement
  • Direct Service Delivery
  • General Public / Community-wide
  • Workers, Entrepreneurs & Producers
  • Arts, Culture, Humanities & Historic Preservation
  • Public Diplomacy & International Exchange
  • Workforce, Employment & Economic Mobility
Official description from grants.gov

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Harare, through its Public Diplomacy Section, announces and open competition to implement a program to provide administrative and programmatic support to the American Corner Gweru. The American Corner Gweru is a public space run jointly by the U.S. Embassy and Gweru Memorial Public Library. The program aims to find a qualified organization to manage and implement public diplomacy activities at this location. All proposals must include an American cultural component and show a clear connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions. The selected partner will organize interactive activities focused on technology access, entrepreneurship training, innovation events, sports activities, and cultural programs that reflect American values and support U.S. foreign policy goals in Zimbabwe. The purpose of this funding is to strengthen the Corner’s effectiveness by creating programs that help people better understand American perspectives, policies, and society. Project activities must take place in Zimbabwe and be directed at Zimbabwean audiences/participants. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Project Performance Period : Proposed projects should be completed in 18 months or less. This notice is subject to availability of funding. The Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described under circumstances deemed to be in the best interest of the U.S. government, pending the availability of funds and approval of the designated grants officer.

Who can apply

  • Others
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide