PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01: U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Australia notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 25, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$300,000
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | August 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 20, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 20, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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