U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement

<p>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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote flag football in Australia;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combat antisemitism through Holocaust education;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.</p><p>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.&nbsp;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.</p><p>Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application.&nbsp;Applications must be submitted by September 20, 2026, for projects beginning as early as October 1, 2026.&nbsp;For more information, contact PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.</strong></p>