Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Section Fiscal Year 2026
🏛 U.S. Mission to Cambodia
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Cambodian organizations, educational institutions, and cultural groups wanting to partner with the U.S. to strengthen bilateral relations. Applicants must be legally registered entities in Cambodia. Programs must include a direct American element, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions.
The grant supports cultural, educational, and civic programming that advances U.S. interests and understanding. Priority areas include celebrating America's founding, cybersecurity awareness, alumni engagement, higher education promotion, English language education, and countering misinformation.
All funded programs must be implemented in Cambodia and must demonstrate how they promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh announces an open competition to implement a program to strengthen ties between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the United States of America through programming that promotes U.S. interests, American excellence, and bilateral cooperation. Priority program areas may cover one or more of the following goals: (1) Freedom 250 – Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding; (2) Safeguarding Americans and Cambodians Against Transnational Cybercrime and Advancing U.S. Technological Leadership and Economic Interests; (3) Engaging Alumni Networks to Advance U.S. Interests; (4) Promoting U.S. Higher Education; (5) Promoting American English Language Education, and (6) Countering Malign Influence and Promoting Free Speech. All programs must include an American element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application Form (Embassy-specified format)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Evidence of organizational registration in Cambodia
- Letter(s) from confirmed American partner(s)
- Organization background/capacity statement
Program contact
- 👤 Soreimeas Norn Cultural Affairs Assistant
- 📧 PDSPhnomPenh@state.gov
- 📞 023728048
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Cambodian organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, and cultural groups legally registered in Cambodia. You must partner with American experts or institutions.
What types of programs are funded?
Public diplomacy programs that strengthen U.S.-Cambodia ties. Priority areas include celebrating America's 250th anniversary, cybersecurity education, alumni networking, higher education promotion, English language teaching, and countering misinformation.
How much funding is available?
Individual grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. The total funding pool is $25,000, so only one or two grants may be awarded.
What makes an application competitive?
Clear partnerships with U.S. experts or organizations. Strong alignment with Embassy priorities. Detailed plans to reach target audiences and measure impact.
When is the deadline?
August 30, 2026. This is a fixed deadline with no rolling applications or extensions.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Include a confirmed American partner (person, organization, or institution) in your proposal. Embassy reviewers prioritize genuine bilateral collaboration.
- Map your program directly to one or more of the six priority goals. Use exact language from the announcement when describing your alignment.
- Show clear understanding of your target audience and how the American element will enhance their experience. Vague connections to U.S. institutions will weaken competitiveness.
- Budget conservatively and justify every expense. With only $25,000 total, modest efficient programs are more likely to win than expensive ones.
- Include a simple evaluation plan. Show how you'll measure whether participants gained understanding of U.S. policies or perspectives.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to include a genuine American partner or expert connection. Weak link between program activities and the stated American element.
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