EducationUSA Malaysia 2026-2027
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PDSKLEDUSA2026
- Agency
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US Embassy Kuala Lumpur
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $224,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Categories
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- Other
- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is soliciting applications to promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students through EducationUSA advising services, with an application deadline of July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. GMT +8. The award structure comprises 1 to 2 cooperative agreements totaling up to $224,000 over a three-year performance period, with an anticipated project start date of September 21, 2026.
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, public and private higher education institutions, and public international organizations operating in Malaysia. All applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and maintain active SAM.gov registration.
The core requirement is maintaining at least three physical EducationUSA advising centers staffed by trained advisors in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia to provide comprehensive information on U.S. undergraduate and graduate education opportunities. Programmatic activities must include education fairs, presentations at secondary schools and universities, and collaborative programming with the U.S. Embassy. All successful proposals must celebrate and promote the Freedom250 (250th anniversary of U.S. founding) and align with America First foreign policy principles.
Cost sharing is encouraged but not required. The NOFO prohibits funding for staff salaries, office space, construction, alcohol, U.S.-based activities, and direct social services.
Evaluation allocates 30 points to relevance to EducationUSA mission and U.S. foreign policy, 15 points each to organizational capacity and project planning, and 10 points each to local partner participation, budget reasonableness, monitoring and evaluation, and communication outreach. Applications must include federal forms SF-424/SF-424A/SF-424B, a 15-page maximum proposal, detailed line-item budget with justification, key personnel resumes, and partner letters of support. Applicants receive review results within 120 days of the deadline.
This opportunity is funded under Assistance Listing 19.022 (Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants).
Synopsis
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
This modification updates the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to extend the application period end date to July 31. This change is being made to allow additional time for potential applicants to prepare and submit complete applications. All other terms and conditions of the NOFO remain unchanged. -
Malaysia-wide outreach with physical advising centers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia.
The Public Diplomacy Section at the United States Embassy in Malaysia announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This project includes maintaining physical presences of at least three EducationUSA advising centers manned by trained EducationUSA advisors that will serve as the primary resource for accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States. Programmatic requirements will include education fairs, presentations at secondary schools and universities, and other programs in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy.
Freedom250: All successful Education USA Malaysia 2026 proposals must clearly celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) and align with: making America safer, strengthening our nation, expanding our prosperity, and defending freedom of speech.
Proposed projects should be completed in 3 years or less.
Update #2 ·
The Notice of Funding Opportunity has been amended with the following changes: Performance Period: Increased to 3 years Award Amount: Increased to $224,000 Applicants should review the amended NOFO and adjust their project plans and budgets accordingly. For questions regarding this amendment, please contact the program office listed in the NOFO. -
Malaysia-wide outreach with physical advising centers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia.
The Public Diplomacy Section at the United States Embassy in Malaysia announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This project includes maintaining physical presences of at least three EducationUSA advising centers manned by trained EducationUSA advisors that will serve as the primary resource for accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States. Programmatic requirements will include education fairs, presentations at secondary schools and universities, and other programs in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy.
Freedom250: All successful Education USA Malaysia 2026 proposals must clearly celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) and align with: making America safer, strengthening our nation, expanding our prosperity, and defending freedom of speech.
Proposed projects should be completed in 3 years or less.
Update #1 ·
Malaysia-wide outreach with physical advising centers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia.
The Public Diplomacy Section at the United States Embassy in Malaysia announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to promote U.S. higher education opportunities for Malaysian students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This project includes maintaining physical presences of at least three EducationUSA advising centers manned by trained EducationUSA advisors that will serve as the primary resource for accurate, comprehensive, and current information about studying in the United States. Programmatic requirements will include education fairs, presentations at secondary schools and universities, and other programs in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy.
Freedom250: All successful Education USA Malaysia 2026 proposals must clearly celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom250) and align with: making America safer, strengthening our nation, expanding our prosperity, and defending freedom of speech.
Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| EDUSA MALAYSIA NOFO 2026.pdf | ||
| EDUSA MALAYSIA NOFO 2026-Updated.pdf | ||
| EDUSA MALAYSIA NOFO 2026 Updated.pdf |
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