# Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/smy-pds-2026-002-celebrating-america-s-250th-anniversary-in-sabah/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361694

> U.S. Mission to Malaysia offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on May 11, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SMY-PDS-2026-002 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Malaysia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $150,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Professional associations and chambers of commerce; Community-based organizations; Governmental institutions (Malaysian state and local government entities); Public International Organizations

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals to celebrate America's 250th anniversary (Freedom250) in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. This funding opportunity seeks innovative programs that showcase U.S. excellence across various sectors, promote American excellence and strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Malaysia. Programs should advance U.S. leadership and national interests in the region by engaging Malaysian audiences in Sabah, particularly youth, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society leaders. Priority will be given to programs that create lasting impact, promote dialogue, and highlight American excellence. Eligible activities may include cultural exchanges, educational programs, innovation showcases, entrepreneurship initiatives, arts and music performances, sports diplomacy, STEM education programs, English language initiatives, and commemorative events that celebrate the U.S.-Malaysia partnership.

## Questions people ask

### Is SMY-PDS-2026-002 still open?

No. It closed on May 11, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah?

U.S. Mission to Malaysia accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah?

Closed May 11, 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 $150,000 each. About $150,000 in total across about 4 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.