Mission Australia APS, 2026
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0003732
- Agency
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US Embassy New Zealand
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Points of contact
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- Irene Moore pasgrantsaustralia@state.gov +61262145784
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Mission to Australia's Public Diplomacy Section is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements to implement projects advancing U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests in Australia, with applications due September 20, 2026. Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000 with a project duration of up to 24 months. Eligible applicants are public higher education institutions.
Project proposals must address at least one of three strategic goals: promote flag football in Australia, combat antisemitism through Holocaust education, or strengthen Pacific Islands partnership by highlighting shared cultural values among the United States, Australia, and the Pacific Islands focusing on arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training. All programs must include a clear connection to or inclusion of American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s), or cultural elements in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Applicants must clearly explain how their project advances American leadership and excellence and delivers measurable results. Projects may begin as early as October 1, 2026. Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria or lack required information will not be considered.
This opportunity is funded under the Department of State's Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040), which supports U.S. foreign policy objectives by informing and influencing foreign publics and strengthening people-to-people relationships. Cooperative agreements represent approximately 6 percent of activity within this program.
Inquiries should be directed to PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov.
Synopsis
The U.S. Mission to Australia's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement projects that advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests in Australia. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with a project duration of up to 24 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: • Promote flag football in Australia; • Combat antisemitism through Holocaust education; • Strengthen Pacific Islands partnership by highlighting shared cultural values among the peoples of the United States, Australia, and the Pacific Islands focusing on arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training. In addition to aligning with one of the strategic goals, applicants should clearly explain how they advance American leadership and excellence and how the projects deliver measurable results. All programs must include a clear connection to or inclusion of American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) or cultural elements in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of United States policy and perspectives. Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by September 20, 2026, for projects beginning as early as October 1, 2026. For more information, contact PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.
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