U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement

Closed Posted

Opportunity number
PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$25,000 to $100,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement, Grant
Categories
  • Arts
  • Business and Commerce
  • Energy Infrastructure and Critical Mineral and Materials (EICMM)
  • Employment, Labor and Training
  • Energy
  • Humanities
  • Law, Justice and Legal Services
  • Natural Resources
  • Regional Development
  • Recreation and Tourism
Eligible applicants
  • City/Township Governments
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • County Governments
  • Individuals
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The U.S. Mission to Australia Public Diplomacy Section is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements and grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 with a project duration of up to 24 months, with an application due date of September 20, 2026. For-profit entities are ineligible; eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals from the United States and Australia, and public international organizations and governmental institutions from Australia.

Project proposals must address at least one of three strategic goals: promoting flag football in Australia in alignment with the State Department's NFL partnership ahead of flag football's 2028 Olympic debut; combating antisemitism through Holocaust education; or strengthening Pacific Islands partnership by highlighting shared cultural values among the United States, Australia, and Pacific Islander peoples through arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training. All applicants must clearly explain how projects advance American leadership and excellence, deliver measurable results, and include a clear connection to or inclusion of American experts, organizations, institutions, or cultural elements.

Organizations must hold a Unique Entity Identifier and active SAM.gov registration; individuals are exempt. Awards are evaluated on five criteria weighted at 30 points (Quality and Feasibility of Program Idea), 25 points (Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants), 20 points (Project Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives), 10 points (Budget), and 10 points (Monitoring and Evaluation), with an additional 5-point category for Sustainability. Quarterly program and financial reports are required, with final reports due 120 days after project completion. Funding derives from FY26 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds (CFDA 19.040). Projects may begin as early as October 1, 2026.

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.

Files

File Type Posted
PKG00294053.pdf PDF
Mission Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement (1).docx DOCX document
PDS Australia Budget Narrative Sample Template (1).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
PDS Australia Detailed Budget Template - No Narrative (1).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
PDS Australia Logic Model and Theory of Change Worksheet (1).docx DOCX document
PDS Australia Monitoring Indicator Table Template (1).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Standard Terms and Conditions for Federal Awards-10.1.24 (1).pdf PDF

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