Jefferson Center Mandalay (JCM) Small Grants Competition — U.S. Mission to Myanmar funding opportunity
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Jefferson Center Mandalay (JCM) Small Grants Competition

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1. Project Background, Goals and Objectives Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants’ projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how the proposed activities make the United State...

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Award $1k–$10k Deadline in 6 days closing in 6 days Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Closing soon posted Jul 15, 2026
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: $1,000 – $10,000, total pool ~$22,000.
  • Next deadline: August 10, 2026.
  • Issued by: U.S. Mission to Myanmar.
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  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: $1k–$10k. Total program pool: $22,000.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

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About the funder

U.S. Mission to Myanmar is a federal-level funder.

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Award amount
$1k–$10k
Deadline
in 6 days
Aug 10, 2026
Total pool
$22k

About this opportunity

1. Project Background, Goals and Objectives Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants’ projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how the proposed activities make the United States more prosperous, while celebrating Freedom250 and American excellence. Priority will be given to projects that deliver tangible, measurable benefits to interests; elevate leadership and credibility; promote reciprocal and mutually beneficial engagement with Burma and focus on one of the priority areas outlined below. AMERICA FIRST: MAKING AMERICA SAFER – Programs that directly advance the security and resilience of the United States by promoting American democratic governance and interests in Burma. This includes initiatives that reinforce the rule of law, counter trafficking, digital freedom, anti-scam awareness and corruption that threaten interests, uphold American-defined human rights, and empower civil society to create an environment that aligns with peace and security priorities in the region. AMERICA FIRST: MAKING AMERICA STRONGER – Programs that advance America First priorities by equipping Burma’s students and young adults with skill‑based and vocational training that strengthens –relevant economic competitiveness. Proposals should promote accurate understanding of culture; prepare potential qualified candidates for lawful study and exchange opportunities related to the United States; and build durable linkages with American cultural institutions. These may also include activities that strengthen the United States’ global leadership by promoting American values, and civic engagement rooted in principles. These programs should deepen influence in Burma, reinforce American cultural and educational standards, and build enduring partnerships that serve American diplomatic and strategic interests. AMERICA FIRST: MAKING AMERICA MORE PROSPEROUS – Projects that advance –Burma economic ties and prosperity by strengthening entrepreneurs and businesses that align with commercial and strategic interests. Activities that expand economic opportunities for the United States by fostering workforce development that benefit American businesses and industries. Priority will be given to programs that promote -led STEM education, vocational training aligned with American economic priorities, or trade capacity building that directly supports economic growth and reduces reliance on adversarial actors. AMERICA FIRST: AMERICAN EXCELLENCE – Projects that showcase the superiority of American community service. These initiatives should highlight achievements and role models, inspire admiration for American values, and promote collaboration that advances interests in the arts, ensuring America’s continued prominence on the global stage. Activities may include programs that feature experts or content on Indo‑Pacific strategy, maritime and economic security, or resilient supply chains, and that clearly communicate strategic objectives to Burma‑based audiences. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING – Programs that advance America First priorities by providing Business English and English for Entrepreneurship essential to –linked regional stability. Proposals should build high‑level English skills needed to work with American companies, navigate standards and contracts, participate in regional supply chains, and engage in lawful, rules‑based economic activity. Activities may include targeted English training for future business leaders that uses case studies and clearly supports economic and strategic interests in the Indo‑Pacific. Project Audiences: · Youth and Young Adults: Including students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals in both urban centers and rural regions of Burma, with a focus on those from underserved or marginalized communities in Mandalay. · Civil Society Organizations: Local NGOs, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations in Mandalay, engaged in promoting democratic governance, human rule of law reforms.

Funding agency

U.S. Mission to Myanmar
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Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
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  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
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  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
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  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Source ID363185
PostedJul 15, 2026

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