# U.S. Mission UAE PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-uae-01-fy2026-u-s-mission-uae-pds-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362624

> U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $75,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards. Applications closed on July 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-UAE-01-FY2026 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

We encourage applications from the following entities registered in the United States or the United Arab Emirates, with at least two years of programming experience. (Proposals must include documentation demonstrating the applying organization's experience.)• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;• Public and private educational institutions;• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;• Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria noted at the top of this section may also apply

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Mission UAE invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses, investors, and innovators, and showcase American leadership and excellence in science, technology, culture, arts, sports, culinary diplomacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and health. The purpose is to strengthen ties between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in ways that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and advance the interests of the American people as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (2026) and celebrate the enduring U.S.-UAE partnership. See Section C, Program Description for more information. This APS outlines the funding priorities and strategic themes we will focus on in FY2026, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Proposals that fail to conform to the requirements outlined in this APS will not be considered. Goals and Objectives Proposals must focus on one of the seven priority areas outlined below. All proposed programs must clearly advance American strength, safety, and/or prosperity, to advance Goal 2 of the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs: Secure opportunities to advance U.S. commercial and strategic interests. Specifically, all proposals must include an American element or demonstrate meaningful engagement with American experts, organizations, or institutions in ways that advance U.S. interests and promote understanding of American policies, perspectives, society, culture, and values. Proposals that include programming across multiple emirates are encouraged. Possible PD grant proposals include, but are not limited to: Programs that generate tangible opportunities for U.S. companies and American experts and institutions by connecting them with Emirati partners, suppliers, procurement channels, investors, government stakeholders, and/or decision makers; supporting U.S. market entry and visibility in the UAE; and facilitating engagements designed to produce measurable outcomes, including deals, partnerships, exports, investment, licensing, training agreements, or expanded U.S. market share across strategic sectors.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-UAE-01-FY2026 still open?

No. It closed on July 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for U.S. Mission UAE PDS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Mission UAE PDS 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 $300,000 each.

### 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.