At a glance
American Innovation and Workforce Advancement Program is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Djibouti for the science & technology sector. Funding is $5K–$25K. Eligible applicants: Individuals. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public and private educational institutions, governmental insti. The application deadline is August 6, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $5K–$25K
- Deadline
- Aug 6, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
The U.S. Embassy Djibouti's Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for organizations to implement the American Innovation and Workforce Advancement Program. This funding opportunity supports projects that strengthen workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and professional skills among Djiboutian youth and emerging professionals. Competitive proposals should promote practical hard and soft skills, including digital literacy, STEM, financial literacy, project management, critical thinking, leadership, and career readiness while advancing American innovation, educational engagement, and entrepreneurship. Programs should incorporate a clear American element and strengthen long-term people-to-people ties between the United States and Djibouti through workforce development, professional exchange, and economic opportunity.
Who can apply
Individuals. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public and private educational institutions, governmental institutions, and public international organizations. Applicants may be based in Djibouti or the United States. For-profit entities are not eligible.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAS-DJI-FY26-AIWAP. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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