§ Federal grant opportunity · OFOP0003732
Mission Australia APS, 2026
U.S. Mission to New Zealand is accepting applications for Mission Australia APS, 2026. The deadline is September 20, 2026 and the published award range is $25K – $100K.
Key facts
- Funder
- U.S. Mission to New Zealand
- Application deadline
- September 20, 2026
- Award range
- $25K – $100K
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Education
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0003732
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from U.S. Mission to New Zealand.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 20, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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