U.S. Embassy Suva Annual Program Statement for Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PDS-SUVA-FY26-02
- Agency
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US Embassy Suva
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $24,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Suva is soliciting applications for public diplomacy grants to implement programs that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu, with an application deadline of August 8, 2026. The opportunity offers up to $50,000 in total available funding, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 and anticipating up to five awards. For-profit entities are ineligible; eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations based in the designated Pacific countries or the United States.
All proposals must demonstrate a clear connection to American experts, organizations, institutions, or cultural elements that promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Projects address one or more of four strategic areas: Shared Cultural, Sports, and Educational Ties (including the 250th anniversary of American independence, religious freedom, and sports); American Technology and Scientific Achievement (showcasing U.S. technological innovation and business); Economic Prosperity in the Pacific (workforce development, entrepreneurship, and technology adoption); and Peace and Security (transnational crime, narcotics trafficking, disease, cybersecurity, and censorship).
Projects will perform for up to 24 months, with start dates between October 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027. Funding derives from FY26 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds and may be awarded as grants, fixed amount awards, or cooperative agreements under CFDA 19.040. Applicants must maintain active UEI and SAM.gov registrations. Evaluation criteria are quality and feasibility (30 points), organizational capacity (25 points), project planning (20 points), budget (10 points), monitoring and evaluation (10 points), and sustainability (5 points). Selected recipients must submit quarterly reports and comply with federal requirements including trafficking in persons and drug-free workplace certifications.
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Suva announces an open competition to implement programs that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by strengthening economic, scientific, educational, cultural, and security ties between the United States and Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru and/or Tuvalu.
This Annual Program Statement (APS) invites proposals from eligible organizations or individuals that will deepen bilateral or regional cooperation through collaborative programming. All proposals must demonstrate a clear connection to or inclusion of American experts, organizations, institutions or cultural elements that promote greater understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Projects may address one or more of the following areas:
Shared Cultural, Sports, and Educational Ties: Projects that build on the momentum of the 250th anniversary of America's independence and longstanding bilateral cooperation by highlighting shared values such as religious freedom, historical connections, sports, and U.S. innovation and leadership, targeting students, youth leaders, educators, cultural organizations, and civil society.
American Technology and Scientific Achievement: Programs that encourage education and advancement in science and technology by showcasing American technological innovation, tools, and businesses, targeting students, educators, research institutions, government agencies, and technology organizations.
Economic Prosperity in the Pacific: Programs that advance workforce skills development, entrepreneurship, and economic growth by promoting U.S. technology, business strategies, tools, and opportunities, targeting youth, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and the technology and innovation sectors.
Peace and Security: Programs that address shared threats such as transnational crime, narcotics, trafficking, disease, censorship, cyber scams, and other dangers, through knowledge sharing and U.S.-Pacific cooperation, targeting educators, government agencies, NGOs, media, and emergency personnel.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Suggested budget template for grant proposals.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2026 Suggested grant proposal template.docx | DOCX document | |
| APS 2026.pdf |
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