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Countering CCP Influence in Panama's Unviersities

U.S. Mission to Panama (DOS) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Countering CCP Influence in Panama's Unviersities is a federal competitive grant from U.S. Mission to Panama for the science & technology sector. Funding is $25K–$150K. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutio. The application deadline is September 13, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$25K–$150K
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

Panama’s universities have become an increasingly important arena for strategic competition. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has expanded its influence through Confucius Institutes, academic exchanges, research partnerships, scholarships, and sustained engagement with students, faculty, and university leadership. These influence operations foster distrust of the United States and promote CCP narratives at a critical time in the U.S.-Panama relationship. Embassy Panama seeks to expand the U.S. presence on university campuses by creating sustained opportunities for students, faculty, administrators, and researchers to engage directly with American institutions, experts, companies, and exchange alumni. Through English-language programming, AI and emerging technology workshops, entrepreneurship initiatives, visiting speakers, research collaborations, and public discussions on academic freedom and research integrity, the program will demonstrate the advantages of partnering with the United States while providing a credible alternative to CCP-sponsored programming. Working alongside EducationUSA, American Spaces, the Regional English Language Office, and existing Embassy initiatives, the project will complement existing exchange and advising programs by focusing on institutional engagement and public diplomacy. The Embassy seeks a year-long initiative that establishes enduring U.S.-Panama academic partnerships, expands American visibility across Panamanian campuses, and directly advances U.S. efforts to counter CCP influence in higher education.

Who can apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Individuals; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PDS-PAN-FY26-01. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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