# U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-newzealand-2026-01-u-s-mission-new-zealand-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361866

> U.S. Mission to New Zealand offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $350,000 in total. Applications closed on July 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-NEWZEALAND-2026-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to New Zealand |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $350,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Independent school districts
- 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

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program to advance U.S.- New Zealand economic, scientific, and cultural ties. The program is intended to support organizations to build capacity to strengthen or advance the U.S.-New Zealand relationship. Projects may address one or more of the following areas but are not strictly limited to the following topics: · Promoting science by reinforcing cooperation in key domains, including (but not limited to) scientific research in Antarctica, space exploration and regulatory frameworks, and critical technology and artificial intelligence. · Advancing prosperity by promoting economic growth and innovation with a focus on biotechnology, space technology, and broader innovation sectors. · Strengthening democratic values and ties through programs that celebrate shared democratic principles, cultural connections, and innovative spirit of the peoples of the United States and New Zealand, including but not limited to programming leveraging sports, education, and other areas of connection. This Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations, education institutions, individuals, or government institutions, to advance U.S. foreign policy by strengthening the U.S.-New Zealand partnership in science, innovation, and shared values. By promoting collaboration in scientific research, space, critical technology, and disaster management, the APS supports a free and open Indo-Pacific and helps shape global standards. Initiatives in biotechnology and space technology foster economic growth and expand opportunities for U.S. businesses. Programs that highlight our shared history and values reinforce U.S. leadership and mutual understanding, laying the groundwork for lasting cooperation.

## Questions people ask

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

No. It closed on July 15, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement?

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

### What is the deadline for U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement?

Closed July 15, 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 $350,000 in total across about 7 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.