# U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-australia-2026-01-u-s-mission-to-australia-2026-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363708

> U.S. Mission to Australia offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on September 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Australia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $300,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01 still open?

No. It closed on September 20, 2026.

### Who can apply for U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Australia accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement?

Closed September 20, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $300,000 in total across about 3 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.