OPEN CFDA 19.040 ↗ Competitive Grant / Cooperative Agreement Moderate ~50h typical effort

U.S. Embassy Suva Annual Program Statement for Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu

🏛 U.S. Mission to Fiji

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⏰ Deadline
Aug 8, 2026 in 23 days
💰 Award amount
$5K – $24K
📊 Total program funding
$50K
🎯 Expected awards
5 recipients
📍 Scope
Regional

Can you apply?

This grant is for U.S. and Pacific Island organizations advancing U.S. foreign policy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, think tanks, civil society organizations, public and private educational institutions, individuals, and public international or governmental institutions. Projects must include American experts, organizations, or cultural elements and address cultural ties, technology, economic prosperity, or peace and security. Awards range from $5,000 to $24,000.

All proposals require demonstrable collaboration with American partners or resources. Projects strengthen bilateral or regional cooperation through educational, cultural, scientific, or security programming. Both U.S.-based and Pacific Island organizations may apply directly.

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Program description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Suva announces an open competition to implement programs that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by strengthening economic, scientific, educational, cultural, and security ties between the United States and Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru and/or Tuvalu. 

This Annual Program Statement (APS) invites proposals from eligible organizations or individuals that will deepen bilateral or regional cooperation through collaborative programming. All proposals must demonstrate a clear connection to or inclusion of American experts, organizations, institutions or cultural elements that promote greater understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Projects may address one or more of the following areas:

Shared Cultural, Sports, and Educational Ties: Projects that build on the momentum of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence and longstanding bilateral cooperation by highlighting shared values such as religious freedom, historical connections, sports, and U.S. innovation and leadership, targeting students, youth leaders, educators, cultural organizations, and civil society.

American Technology and Scientific Achievement: Programs that encourage education and advancement in science and technology by showcasing American technological innovation, tools, and businesses, targeting students, educators, research institutions, government agencies, and technology organizations.

Economic Prosperity in the Pacific: Programs that advance workforce skills development, entrepreneurship, and economic growth by promoting U.S. technology, business strategies, tools, and opportunities, targeting youth, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and the technology and innovation sectors.

Peace and Security: Programs that address shared threats such as transnational crime, narcotics, trafficking, disease, censorship, cyber scams, and other dangers, through knowledge sharing and U.S.-Pacific cooperation, targeting educators, government agencies, NGOs, media, and emergency personnel.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants

How to apply

Application links

Key dates & requirements

Required documents

  • Project Narrative
  • Budget and budget narrative
  • Organizational background or résumé (for individuals)
  • Letters of support from American partners or collaborators
  • Proof of eligibility (tax status or government registration)

Program contact

Funding track record

Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.

106
awards (3 yrs)
$80M
total funded
74
unique recipients
$752K
average award

Top 10 Largest Recent Awards

  1. $4,682,072
  2. $3,371,312
  3. $2,650,000
  4. $2,446,525
  5. $2,050,500
  6. $1,861,451
  7. $1,700,000
  8. $1,565,795
  9. $1,500,000
  10. $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 is eligible to apply?

U.S. and Pacific Island nonprofits, educational institutions, individuals, and governmental organizations qualify. Public international organizations are also eligible.

What must projects include?

All proposals must feature American experts, organizations, institutions, or cultural elements that promote U.S. policy understanding.

What are the main funding areas?

Cultural and educational ties, American technology and science, economic prosperity, and peace and security initiatives.

What is the funding range?

Individual awards range from $5,000 to $24,000, with a total pool of $50,000.

When is the deadline?

The fixed deadline is August 8, 2026.

💡 Tips for applicants

  • Include American partners or experts prominently in your project design and budget allocation.
  • Align your project clearly with one or more of the four priority areas: culture, technology, economic prosperity, or security.
  • Emphasize how your program will reach target audiences like youth, educators, entrepreneurs, or civil society leaders.
  • Demonstrate bilateral or regional impact, not just local programming.
  • Show how your project strengthens understanding of U.S. policy, values, or innovation in the target countries.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Failing to include or adequately feature American partners or cultural elements weakens competitiveness. Vague connections to foreign policy priorities or unclear bilateral benefit reduce funding chances. Overestimating project scope relative to $5,000-$24,000 budget limits leads to unrealistic proposals.

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