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Prosperity through Partnership: Catalyzing U.S.-Algerian Collaboration in Innovation, Commerce and English Language is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. The program is designed to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by building stronger, long-lasting links between Algerian and American people and institutions, especially in areas tied to entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, and English language learning. At its core, the Embassy is looking for practical, high-impact projects implemented in Algeria that help Algerians connect more directly with U.S. partners while also expanding opportunities for American companies, ideas, and standards to gain traction in the Algerian market and professional ecosystem.
A key expectation is that proposals do more than run short-term events. Applicants are encouraged to build in real, ongoing partnerships with American experts, organizations, universities, private sector companies, research institutions, incubators, or creative hubs that can continue collaborating after the grant ends. The target audiences are primarily Algerian, with a strong emphasis on young people and the next generation of professionals: students and young leaders ages 18-35, entrepreneurs and small business owners, and rising to mid-career professionals (including creative-sector workers and engineers, depending on the project theme). Proposals should clearly define who participates directly (primary audiences) and who is reached indirectly (secondary audiences), such as through media coverage, social media, publications, or community engagement.
The Embassy lays out three main program goals, and applicants can design a project around one goal or combine elements across goals as long as the approach remains coherent and outcomes are measurable. The first goal, Advance Commercial Diplomacy, focuses on strengthening U.S.-Algeria commercial ties in ways that increase market access for American companies and encourage a business environment that is compatible with U.S. engagement. Competitive projects under this goal tend to emphasize American business models and approaches to entrepreneurship and commercialization, while also creating “pipelines” that connect Algerian talent to American firms, platforms, or business practices. Desired results include stronger institutional partnerships between Algerian and American universities or innovation hubs, more opportunities for Algerians to work with or promote American companies, better understanding of U.S. business standards and commercialization methods (often linked with English communication skills), and broader adoption of American operational standards in emerging Algerian industries, including fields like sports and entertainment.
The second goal, Promote English Language to Strengthen Economic, Security, and Cultural Ties, is centered on expanding access to strong English language education and using English as a practical tool for employability, entrepreneurship, academic success, and cross-cultural engagement. The Embassy highlights English as a gateway skill that helps Algerians participate more fully in international business and innovation networks and collaborate more easily with U.S. institutions and companies. Projects may include teacher training and professional development, English language camps, conversation clubs, digital learning tools or platforms, curriculum or resource development, and partnerships with U.S. educational institutions. Priority outcomes include increased English proficiency among youth, educators, and professionals; stronger capacity among Algerian English teachers; wider access to American educational and cultural resources in English; more opportunities for Algerians to join exchanges with the United States; and greater real-world use of English in academic, business, and civic settings inside Algeria.
The third goal, Promote American Innovation in Algeria’s Technological Transformation, is aimed at positioning the United States as a preferred partner for Algeria in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. This goal emphasizes exposure to and adoption of U.S.-aligned technology frameworks, including training and literacy initiatives that familiarize participants with American approaches to generative AI and related tools. Projects under this goal often focus on skills-building, responsible and effective use of AI, and partnership-building between Algerian universities, research institutions, incubators, and U.S. innovation ecosystems. The Embassy’s priority outcomes include greater receptivity to collaboration with American companies and institutions in AI, improved AI literacy among youth and entrepreneurs, stronger U.S.-Algeria institutional partnerships in tech, and increased adoption of U.S. AI-enabled products and American AI standards within Algerian organizations and businesses.
In terms of activities, the opportunity is framed broadly as a public diplomacy-style program, and the Embassy notes examples such as lectures and seminars, speaker programs, artistic and cultural workshops, joint exhibitions or performances, and professional or academic exchanges. What matters most is that the project aligns clearly to at least one priority goal, targets Algerian audiences, uses credible partners (especially U.S. connections), and includes ways to measure outcomes that relate to commerce, skills, partnerships, or adoption of practices and standards.
Eligibility is somewhat unusual in the way the notice is written, but the guiding rule is that the prime recipient must be a non-profit, non-governmental entity; for-profit entities are not eligible to apply as the prime applicant even if they otherwise resemble eligible categories. The broader list of encouraged applicants includes registered non-profits (including think tanks and NGOs), public or private educational institutions, specialized individuals and professionals, public international organizations, governmental institutions, social enterprises, museums, press and media organizations, and other entities specialized in the relevant fields. Even with that wide list, the funding record specifically lists eligible applicants as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), so applicants typically need to pay close attention to how they qualify and structure partnerships. Subcontracting is allowed, but the proposal must clearly define who does what, and only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can be the main award recipient. Cost sharing is encouraged to strengthen proposals but is not required.
There are also clear boundaries on what the grant will not support. The Embassy will not fund partisan political activity, charitable or development work that provides direct social services (such as medical, psychological, or humanitarian support), construction, projects that support specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, lobbying, scientific research or surveys, commercial projects, projects primarily aimed at growing the applicant organization itself, duplicative projects, or illegal activities. In other words, the funding is meant for programming that builds skills, partnerships, and engagement rather than direct aid, profit-making ventures, or research-heavy initiatives.
Operationally, the Embassy signals that it may use a cooperative agreement or similar instrument involving “substantial involvement,” meaning Embassy staff may play an active role during implementation rather than simply providing funds and receiving reports. If structured that way, the Embassy expects to approve participant selection, review publications and program materials, provide guidance to keep content aligned with U.S. policy objectives, help connect grantees to American institutions, offer input on training modules, and participate in monitoring to ensure outcomes are being met. The recipient, meanwhile, is responsible for day-to-day management: designing and delivering activities, handling logistics and outreach, coordinating with local partners, developing materials, managing participant engagement, collecting and reporting data on results, maintaining regular communication with the Embassy, and adapting deliverables based on Embassy feedback.
From the funding details provided, the opportunity number is OFOP0002813, managed by the U.S. Mission to Algeria. The application deadline is listed as August 8, 2026. The award ceiling is $100,000, and the Embassy anticipates making about five awards. Overall, the Embassy is looking for well-structured, partnership-driven projects in Algeria that produce tangible outcomes in commercial engagement, English language capacity, and/or AI and emerging tech collaboration, with a strong preference for initiatives that tie Algerian participants and institutions into durable relationships with U.S. counterparts.Apply for OFOP0002813
- The U.S. Mission to Algeria in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Prosperity through Partnership: Catalyzing U.S.-Algerian Collaboration in Innovation, Commerce and English Language" 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 2026-06-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-08. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Prosperity through Partnership: Catalyzing U.S.-Algerian Collaboration in Innovation, Commerce and English Language.
2) Who is running this grant program?
This is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Algiers (U.S. Mission to Algeria).
3) What is the opportunity number (funding opportunity ID)?
The opportunity number is OFOP0002813.
4) When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is listed as August 8, 2026.
5) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
6) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making about five awards.
7) Where must the project be implemented?
The Embassy is looking for practical, high-impact projects implemented in Algeria.
8) What is the overall purpose of this program?
The program is designed to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by building stronger, long-lasting links between Algerian and American people and institutions, with emphasis on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, and English language learning.
9) What kinds of outcomes is the Embassy looking for?
The Embassy is seeking tangible outcomes connected to commercial engagement, skills development, partnerships, and/or adoption of practices and standards. A recurring priority is building durable relationships that continue after the grant ends.
10) Does the Embassy prefer short-term events or longer-term partnerships?
The Embassy expects proposals to go beyond short-term events and encourages applicants to build real, ongoing partnerships with U.S. experts and institutions that can continue collaborating after the grant period.
11) Who are the primary target audiences?
The target audiences are primarily Algerian, with strong emphasis on young people and the next generation of professionals, including:
- Students and young leaders ages 18-35
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Rising to mid-career professionals (including creative-sector workers and engineers, depending on the theme)
12) What are “primary audiences” vs. “secondary audiences” in this program?
Applicants are expected to define who participates directly as primary audiences and who is reached indirectly as secondary audiences, such as through media coverage, social media, publications, or community engagement.
13) What are the main program goals applicants can address?
The Embassy lists three main goals:
- Advance Commercial Diplomacy
- Promote English Language to Strengthen Economic, Security, and Cultural Ties
- Promote American Innovation in Algeria’s Technological Transformation (AI and emerging tech)
14) Can a proposal address more than one goal?
Yes. Applicants may design a project around one goal or combine elements across goals, as long as the overall approach remains coherent and outcomes are measurable.
15) What does “Advance Commercial Diplomacy” mean in this grant?
This goal focuses on strengthening U.S.-Algeria commercial ties to increase market access for American companies and encourage a business environment compatible with U.S. engagement. Competitive projects often emphasize American business models, entrepreneurship and commercialization approaches, and pipelines connecting Algerian talent to American firms, platforms, or practices.
16) What results are desired under the Commercial Diplomacy goal?
Desired results include stronger institutional partnerships between Algerian and American universities or innovation hubs; more opportunities for Algerians to work with or promote American companies; improved understanding of U.S. business standards and commercialization methods (often linked with English communication); and broader adoption of American operational standards in emerging Algerian industries, including areas like sports and entertainment.
17) What does the English Language goal emphasize?
This goal emphasizes expanding access to strong English language education and using English as a practical tool for employability, entrepreneurship, academic success, and cross-cultural engagement, including collaboration with U.S. institutions and companies.
18) What types of English-related activities are mentioned as possible under this opportunity?
Examples mentioned include teacher training and professional development, English language camps, conversation clubs, digital learning tools or platforms, curriculum or resource development, and partnerships with U.S. educational institutions.
19) What outcomes are prioritized under the English Language goal?
Priority outcomes include increased English proficiency among youth, educators, and professionals; stronger capacity among Algerian English teachers; wider access to American educational and cultural resources in English; more opportunities for Algerians to join exchanges with the United States; and greater real-world use of English in academic, business, and civic settings inside Algeria.
20) What does the AI and emerging technology goal focus on?
This goal aims to position the United States as a preferred partner for Algeria in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with emphasis on exposure to and adoption of U.S.-aligned technology frameworks, including training and literacy initiatives related to generative AI and similar tools.
21) What outcomes are prioritized under the AI/emerging tech goal?
The Embassy’s priority outcomes include greater receptivity to collaboration with American companies and institutions in AI, improved AI literacy among youth and entrepreneurs, stronger U.S.-Algeria institutional partnerships in tech, and increased adoption of U.S. AI-enabled products and American AI standards within Algerian organizations and businesses.
22) What kinds of activities are generally considered a fit for this opportunity?
The opportunity is framed as a public diplomacy-style program. Examples mentioned include lectures and seminars, speaker programs, artistic and cultural workshops, joint exhibitions or performances, and professional or academic exchanges. The key requirement is that activities align to at least one priority goal, target Algerian audiences, include credible partners (especially U.S. connections), and include measurable outcomes.
23) Are U.S. partners required or strongly encouraged?
U.S. partnerships are strongly encouraged. Proposals are expected to create ongoing collaboration with American experts, organizations, universities, private sector companies, research institutions, incubators, or creative hubs that can continue after the grant ends.
24) Who is eligible to apply as the prime recipient?
The guiding rule described is that the prime recipient must be a non-profit, non-governmental entity. The funding record specifically lists eligible applicants as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), so applicants should pay close attention to how they qualify and how partnerships are structured.
25) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
No. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply as the prime applicant, even if they otherwise resemble eligible categories.
26) What types of organizations are encouraged to apply?
The broader list of encouraged applicants includes registered non-profits (including think tanks and NGOs), public or private educational institutions, specialized individuals and professionals, public international organizations, governmental institutions, social enterprises, museums, press and media organizations, and other entities specialized in relevant fields. However, the prime recipient still must be a non-profit, non-governmental entity as described in the notice.
27) Can there be more than one main award recipient?
No. The proposal must clearly define roles and responsibilities, and only one non-profit, non-governmental organization can be the main award recipient.
28) Is subcontracting allowed?
Yes. Subcontracting is allowed, but the proposal must clearly define who does what.
29) Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is encouraged to strengthen proposals, but it is not required.
30) What types of projects will the Embassy not fund?
The Embassy will not fund partisan political activity; charitable or development work that provides direct social services (such as medical, psychological, or humanitarian support); construction; projects that support specific religious activities; fundraising campaigns; lobbying; scientific research or surveys; commercial projects; projects primarily aimed at growing the applicant organization itself; duplicative projects; or illegal activities.
31) Can the grant support scientific research or surveys?
No. The Embassy states it will not fund scientific research or surveys under this opportunity.
32) Can the grant fund commercial or profit-making projects?
No. Commercial projects are listed among the activities the Embassy will not fund.
33) Is construction an allowable cost or activity?
No. Construction is listed as an activity the Embassy will not fund.
34) Can the program fund direct humanitarian or medical services?
No. The Embassy will not fund charitable or development work that provides direct social services, including medical, psychological, or humanitarian support.
35) Will the Embassy be actively involved after an award is made?
Possibly. The Embassy signals it may use a cooperative agreement or similar instrument involving “substantial involvement,” meaning Embassy staff may play an active role during implementation rather than only providing funds and receiving reports.
36) What might “substantial involvement” by the Embassy look like in practice?
As described, the Embassy may approve participant selection, review publications and program materials, provide guidance to keep content aligned with U.S. policy objectives, help connect grantees to American institutions, offer input on training modules, and participate in monitoring to ensure outcomes are met.
37) What responsibilities remain with the grant recipient?
The recipient is responsible for day-to-day management, including designing and delivering activities, handling logistics and outreach, coordinating with local partners, developing materials, managing participant engagement, collecting and reporting data on results, maintaining regular communication with the Embassy, and adapting deliverables based on Embassy feedback.
38) What makes a proposal “competitive” based on the description provided?
Based on the notice description, competitive proposals are practical and high-impact, implemented in Algeria, aligned clearly with at least one of the stated goals, built around credible partnerships (especially with U.S. counterparts), designed for primarily Algerian audiences (especially ages 18-35 and emerging professionals), and include measurable outcomes tied to commerce, skills, institutional partnerships, and/or adoption of practices and standards.
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