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U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program

U.S. Mission to Barbados

Published: Jun 15, 2026

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the education and training sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 20,000 – USD 24,500. Proposals must be submitted before July 24, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the education and training sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown announces an open competition to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados to expand access to U.S. higher education opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean through comprehensive virtual and in-person advising services.
The part-time adviser will deliver monthly webinar series targeting prospective students, virtual outreach programs providing individual and cohort advising for students and parents, and partnership development with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional institutions. The adviser will also assist in developing social media strategies on the Eastern Caribbean EducationUSA page and support key activities including college fairs and educational events.

Project Goals and Objectives

Expand access to U.S. higher education for Eastern Caribbean youth by establishing comprehensive, professional regional advising services that strengthen people-to-people ties and advance democratic values throughout the Caribbean.

Objective 1: Deliver at least 24 monthly webinars over the two-year program period, reaching a minimum of 1,000 unique participants (prospective students, parents, and educators) with comprehensive information about U.S. higher education pathways, application processes, and financial aid opportunities, with at least 50% of participants reporting increased knowledge and confidence in navigating U.S. college applications.

Objective 2: Provide individualized and cohort-based virtual advising services to at least 400 prospective students and their families over two years, resulting in at least 200 students submitting complete applications to U.S. universities and at least 100 students successfully enrolling in U.S. higher education institutions, representing measurable growth beyond the current regional baseline of 1,500 annual students.

Objective 3: Establish formal partnerships with at least 15 U.S. universities and regional educational insti

Agency: U.S. Mission to Barbados

CFDA: 19.022

Applicant Types: Individuals

Cost Sharing: No

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Contact: U.S. Mission to Barbados

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on June 15, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About U.S. Mission to Barbados

U.S. Mission to Barbados has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Trade & Commerce and Education & Training. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.

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What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $20,000 - $24,500. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 24, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by U.S. Mission to Barbados in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.