Opportunity Information: Apply for 26 MMR NOFO 002
The American Center Yangon (ACY) Small Grants Competition is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Myanmar designed to fund projects that clearly advance America First foreign policy priorities. In practical terms, proposals are expected to show how planned activities will make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while also spotlighting Freedom250 themes and broader American excellence. Projects are expected to deliver tangible, measurable benefits to U.S. interests, strengthen U.S. leadership and credibility, and encourage reciprocal, mutually beneficial engagement with Burma, especially through programs that align with the priority areas laid out in the notice.
Funding priorities are organized into several tracks. "Making America Safer" supports initiatives tied to U.S. security and resilience through the promotion of democratic governance and U.S. interests in Burma, including rule of law efforts, counter-trafficking work, digital freedom, anti-scam awareness, and anti-corruption efforts, along with human rights and civil society strengthening as defined and prioritized by the United States. "Making America Stronger" focuses on skills-based and vocational training for Burmese students and young adults to build U.S.-relevant economic competitiveness, improve accurate understanding of U.S. education and institutions, prepare candidates for lawful U.S.-linked study and exchange opportunities, and build longer-term relationships with American academic, vocational, and cultural institutions. "Making America More Prosperous" targets entrepreneurship and business strengthening that supports U.S.-Burma economic ties and U.S. prosperity, including innovation, STEM education, workforce development, and trade capacity building that directly supports U.S. economic growth and reduces dependence on adversarial actors. "American Excellence" highlights U.S. leadership, innovation, arts, and community service, potentially featuring U.S. experts and content related to Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime and economic security, and resilient supply chains in ways that communicate U.S. strengths and strategic objectives to Burma-based audiences. A dedicated "English Language Learning" priority supports Business English and English for Entrepreneurship, emphasizing high-level English skills needed to work with American companies, navigate U.S. standards and contracts, and participate in rules-based regional supply chains using U.S. materials and case studies.
The primary audiences include youth and young adults (students, recent graduates, and emerging professionals, including those from underserved or marginalized communities in Yangon), civil society organizations working on democratic governance and reforms, entrepreneurs and workforce development actors connected to innovation and trade, and educational or cultural institutions that can facilitate exchanges and promote American cultural and educational standards. Across these groups, the grant seeks to strengthen democratic governance and rule of law, improve employability and readiness for U.S.-linked opportunities through vocational and English programs, expand entrepreneurship and trade capacity tied to U.S. economic interests, and increase awareness and appreciation of American values and strategic leadership in the Indo-Pacific. A strong emphasis is placed on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting so applicants can demonstrate concrete progress and outcomes tied to U.S. foreign policy goals.
The notice also spells out specific outcome targets tied to four objectives: (1) building the capacity of at least 10 civil society organizations over 12 months, measured through stronger internal policies, more advocacy, and influence on policy aligned with U.S. priorities; (2) delivering vocational skills and high-level English instruction to at least 1,500 youth and young adults, measured through standardized assessments, retention, and post-training placements; (3) supporting at least 200 entrepreneurs and small businesses through training and mentorship, measured through business growth, supply chain participation, and expansion of U.S.-Burma commercial ties; and (4) implementing cultural, educational, and leadership activities that showcase American innovation and values, measured through reach, feedback, and improved understanding of U.S. strategic objectives.
Eligibility includes U.S. and non-U.S. not-for-profit organizations (including NGOs and think tanks), alumni of U.S. government exchanges, private educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations. For-profit entities cannot apply as prime recipients. Sub-contracting is allowed, but the prime recipient must be a single non-profit, non-governmental entity, and proposals must clearly define each party's responsibilities. Cost sharing is encouraged but not required. Organizational applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov (individuals are not required to have these). Only one proposal per organization is allowed; submitting more than one makes all submissions from that organization ineligible.
Key restrictions are also clear: the opportunity will not fund partisan political activity; direct charitable or development services such as medical, psychological, or humanitarian aid; construction; specific religious activities; fundraising campaigns; lobbying for specific legislation or programs; scientific research or surveys; commercial projects; projects primarily aimed at growing the applicant organization itself; duplicative projects; or illegal activities.
Administratively, this is a grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: 26 MMR NOFO 002) under CFDA 19.022 with an award ceiling of $20,000 and an expected five awards. The application deadline listed is 2026-08-10.Apply for 26 MMR NOFO 002
- The U.S. Mission to Myanmar in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Center Yangon (ACY) Small Grants Competition" 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 2026-07-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-10. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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American Center Yangon (ACY) Small Grants Competition (26 MMR NOFO 002) - FAQs
1) What is the American Center Yangon (ACY) Small Grants Competition?
The ACY Small Grants Competition is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Myanmar intended to fund projects that clearly advance America First foreign policy priorities. Proposals are expected to show how activities make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, while also spotlighting Freedom250 themes and broader American excellence.
2) What does "advance America First foreign policy priorities" mean for applicants?
Applicants should explain, in practical and measurable terms, how their project will deliver tangible benefits to U.S. interests, strengthen U.S. leadership and credibility, and encourage reciprocal, mutually beneficial engagement with Burma. The proposal should align with the priority areas listed in the notice and show concrete outcomes tied to U.S. foreign policy goals.
3) What are the main funding priority tracks?
Funding priorities are organized into these tracks:
- Making America Safer
- Making America Stronger
- Making America More Prosperous
- American Excellence
- English Language Learning (Business English and English for Entrepreneurship)
4) What kinds of projects fit under "Making America Safer"?
This track supports initiatives tied to U.S. security and resilience through the promotion of democratic governance and U.S. interests in Burma. Examples of focus areas listed include rule of law efforts, counter-trafficking work, digital freedom, anti-scam awareness, anti-corruption efforts, and human rights and civil society strengthening as defined and prioritized by the United States.
5) What kinds of projects fit under "Making America Stronger"?
This track emphasizes skills-based and vocational training for Burmese students and young adults to build U.S.-relevant economic competitiveness. It also includes improving accurate understanding of U.S. education and institutions, preparing candidates for lawful U.S.-linked study and exchange opportunities, and building long-term relationships with American academic, vocational, and cultural institutions.
6) What kinds of projects fit under "Making America More Prosperous"?
This track targets entrepreneurship and business strengthening that supports U.S.-Burma economic ties and U.S. prosperity. Priority areas include innovation, STEM education, workforce development, and trade capacity building that directly supports U.S. economic growth and reduces dependence on adversarial actors.
7) What is meant by the "American Excellence" priority?
"American Excellence" focuses on showcasing U.S. leadership, innovation, arts, and community service. It may include featuring U.S. experts and content related to Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime and economic security, and resilient supply chains, particularly when these elements help communicate U.S. strengths and strategic objectives to Burma-based audiences.
8) What is the dedicated "English Language Learning" priority?
This priority supports Business English and English for Entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on the high-level English skills needed to work with American companies, navigate U.S. standards and contracts, and participate in rules-based regional supply chains using U.S. materials and case studies.
9) Who are the primary target audiences for this grant?
The notice identifies these primary audiences:
- Youth and young adults (students, recent graduates, emerging professionals, including those from underserved or marginalized communities in Yangon)
- Civil society organizations working on democratic governance and reforms
- Entrepreneurs and workforce development actors connected to innovation and trade
- Educational or cultural institutions that can facilitate exchanges and promote American cultural and educational standards
10) What outcomes is the program trying to achieve overall?
Across the listed audiences, the grant seeks to strengthen democratic governance and rule of law, improve employability and readiness for U.S.-linked opportunities through vocational and English programs, expand entrepreneurship and trade capacity tied to U.S. economic interests, and increase awareness and appreciation of American values and strategic leadership in the Indo-Pacific.
11) Are there specific outcome targets applicants should plan around?
Yes. The notice spells out outcome targets tied to four objectives:
- Civil society capacity: Build the capacity of at least 10 civil society organizations over 12 months, measured through stronger internal policies, more advocacy, and influence on policy aligned with U.S. priorities.
- Youth skills and English: Deliver vocational skills and high-level English instruction to at least 1,500 youth and young adults, measured through standardized assessments, retention, and post-training placements.
- Entrepreneurs and small businesses: Support at least 200 entrepreneurs and small businesses through training and mentorship, measured through business growth, supply chain participation, and expansion of U.S.-Burma commercial ties.
- American innovation and values: Implement cultural, educational, and leadership activities that showcase American innovation and values, measured through reach, feedback, and improved understanding of U.S. strategic objectives.
12) Is monitoring, evaluation, and reporting important for this opportunity?
Yes. The notice places a strong emphasis on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting so applicants can demonstrate concrete progress and outcomes tied to U.S. foreign policy goals.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S. and non-U.S. not-for-profit organizations (including NGOs and think tanks), alumni of U.S. government exchanges, private educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations.
14) Can for-profit entities apply?
No. For-profit entities cannot apply as prime recipients.
15) Can an applicant use sub-contractors or partners?
Yes. Sub-contracting is allowed, but the prime recipient must be a single non-profit, non-governmental entity. Proposals must clearly define each party's responsibilities.
16) Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.
17) Do organizations need a UEI and SAM.gov registration?
Yes. Organizational applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or SAM.gov registration.
18) How many proposals can an organization submit?
Only one proposal per organization is allowed. Submitting more than one proposal makes all submissions from that organization ineligible.
19) What activities are not allowed or will not be funded?
The notice lists several restrictions. The opportunity will not fund:
- Partisan political activity
- Direct charitable or development services (including medical, psychological, or humanitarian aid)
- Construction
- Specific religious activities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research or surveys
- Commercial projects
- Projects primarily aimed at growing the applicant organization itself
- Duplicative projects
- Illegal activities
20) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $20,000.
21) How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected five awards.
22) What is the application deadline?
The listed application deadline is 2026-08-10.
23) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 26 MMR NOFO 002. The opportunity is under CFDA 19.022.
24) Is this opportunity a grant or another type of funding?
This is a grant opportunity.
25) What does it mean that the grant is "discretionary"?
Based on the notice language, it indicates this is a discretionary opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Myanmar, meaning proposals are expected to be selected based on how well they advance the stated priorities and demonstrate measurable benefits aligned with U.S. interests.
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