Opportunity Information: Apply for AF HAR FY26 04
The American Spaces Support Funds Program is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe (Embassy Harare), managed through its Public Diplomacy Section. The program is designed to provide both administrative and programmatic support for the American Corner Gweru, a shared public-facing space operated in partnership between the U.S. Embassy and the Gweru Memorial Public Library. The main goal is to select one qualified local implementing partner to manage operations and deliver a steady slate of public diplomacy activities that strengthen the Corner as a hub for community engagement and learning.
Funded programming is expected to be highly interactive and clearly tied to the United States. Proposals must include an American cultural component and demonstrate a real, specific connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions. Activities should help Zimbabwean participants better understand American perspectives, society, and policies, while also advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives in Zimbabwe. Priority program themes include expanding access to technology, entrepreneurship and business skills training, innovation-focused events, sports-related activities, and cultural programming that reflects American values. All activities must take place in Zimbabwe and be aimed at Zimbabwean audiences.
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved in the project compared to a standard grant (for example, through coordination, guidance, or collaboration on programming). Projects must be completed within 18 months or less. The notice also makes clear that funding depends on availability, and that the Public Diplomacy Section can decide to award less or more than the listed amount if it is determined to be in the U.S. government’s best interest and approved by the grants officer.
In terms of funding scale and competition details, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number AF HAR FY26 04 and CFDA 19.022, with an anticipated single award. The award ceiling is USD 14,000, and the original application closing date is August 2, 2026.
Eligibility is limited to Zimbabwean not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations. For-profit entities are explicitly not eligible to apply as the prime recipient, even if they resemble eligible categories in other ways. A prime recipient may use sub-contractors if needed, but only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can serve as the main award recipient, and the proposal must clearly spell out what each entity will do. Applicants are also encouraged to pay attention to the federal distinctions between sub-contracting and subawards/sub-recipients (referenced as 2 CFR 200.331).
Cost sharing or matching is not required, which means applicants are not obligated to contribute their own funds to be competitive. However, applicants must meet key administrative requirements: organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov to be eligible. Only one proposal may be submitted per organization; if an organization submits more than one, all submissions from that organization will be ruled ineligible.Apply for AF HAR FY26 04
- The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Spaces Support Funds Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-02. (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 $14,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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American Spaces Support Funds Program (American Corner Gweru) - FAQs
What is the American Spaces Support Funds Program?
The American Spaces Support Funds Program is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe (Embassy Harare), managed by the Public Diplomacy Section. It supports administrative and programmatic delivery for American Corner Gweru, a shared public-facing space operated in partnership with the U.S. Embassy and the Gweru Memorial Public Library.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to select one qualified local implementing partner to manage the Corner's operations and deliver a consistent slate of public diplomacy activities that strengthen American Corner Gweru as a hub for community engagement and learning.
Where will the funded activities take place?
All funded activities must take place in Zimbabwe.
Who is the intended audience for the activities?
Activities must be aimed at Zimbabwean audiences.
What types of activities are expected to be funded?
Programming is expected to be highly interactive and clearly tied to the United States. Proposals must include an American cultural component and demonstrate a real, specific connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions.
What are the priority program themes?
The notice highlights priority themes including expanding access to technology, entrepreneurship and business skills training, innovation-focused events, sports-related activities, and cultural programming that reflects American values.
What does it mean that programming must be "clearly tied to the United States"?
It means proposals must go beyond general international programming and include a concrete U.S. link, such as connections to American experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions, along with an American cultural component. Activities should help participants understand American perspectives, society, and policies.
How should proposed activities relate to U.S. goals in Zimbabwe?
Activities should help Zimbabwean participants better understand American perspectives, society, and policies while also advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives in Zimbabwe.
What kind of award is this: a grant or something else?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant in this opportunity?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically involves more active U.S. government involvement than a standard grant, such as coordination, guidance, or collaboration on programming.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 14,000.
Is the funding amount guaranteed?
No. The notice states funding depends on availability. It also notes the Public Diplomacy Section may decide to award less or more than the listed amount if it is determined to be in the U.S. government's best interest and approved by the grants officer.
What is the project period (maximum duration)?
Projects must be completed within 18 months or less.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is August 2, 2026.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AF HAR FY26 04.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.022.
Who is eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
Eligibility is limited to Zimbabwean not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are explicitly not eligible to apply as the prime recipient.
Can the prime recipient work with other organizations or vendors?
Yes. A prime recipient may use sub-contractors if needed, but only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can serve as the main award recipient. The proposal must clearly describe what each entity will do.
Does the notice mention any rules about subawards vs sub-contracting?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to pay attention to the federal distinctions between sub-contracting and subawards/sub-recipients, referenced as 2 CFR 200.331.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Do applicants need a UEI and SAM.gov registration?
Yes. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov to be eligible.
How many proposals can an organization submit?
Only one proposal may be submitted per organization.
What happens if an organization submits more than one proposal?
If an organization submits more than one proposal, all submissions from that organization will be ruled ineligible.
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