US Consulate Sydney

The Department of State US Consulate Sydney is the diplomatic mission administering federal grant programs in Australia, operating under the State Department's public diplomacy mandate to advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests abroad through cultural, educational, and people-to-people exchange initiatives.

The Consulate structures its grant activity around an Annual Program Statement model. No recent grant awards are recorded in the portfolio. The Consulate currently has one open grant opportunity: PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01, the U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement, posted August 25, 2026, with a September 20, 2026 due date. This notice solicits Cooperative Agreements and Grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 with project duration up to 24 months. Eligible applicants include city and county governments, public and private higher education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, and individuals. Funded projects must advance at least one of three strategic priorities: promoting flag football in Australia, combating antisemitism through Holocaust education, or strengthening Pacific Islands partnership through arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training. All funded projects must demonstrate a clear connection to or inclusion of American experts, organizations, institutions, or cultural elements and must deliver measurable results advancing American leadership and excellence. Project start dates are expected as early as October 1, 2026. Applications should be directed to PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov; the Consulate notes that applications failing to meet eligibility criteria or lacking required information will not be considered.