U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement
🏛 U.S. Mission to Australia
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Sep 4, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations implementing public diplomacy projects in Australia. Applicants must align with one of three strategic goals: promoting flag football, combating antisemitism through Holocaust education, or strengthening Pacific Islands partnerships through arts and cultural exchange.
All projects must include American experts, organizations, or cultural elements. Projects must advance U.S. economic, commercial, or security interests in Australia and deliver measurable results.
Proposals can range from $25,000 to $100,000 with up to 24 months duration. No cost sharing is required. Funding is available through cooperative agreements or grants.
Not the right fit? Find grants for your organization in 5 questions →
Program description
The U.S. Mission to Australia’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement projects that advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests in Australia. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with a project duration of up to 24 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals:
· Promote flag football in Australia;
· Combat antisemitism through Holocaust education;
· Strengthen Pacific Islands partnership by highlighting shared cultural values among the peoples of the United States, Australia, and the Pacific Islands focusing on arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training.
In addition to aligning with one of the strategic goals, applicants should clearly explain how they advance American leadership and excellence and how the projects deliver measurable results. All programs must include a clear connection to or inclusion of American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) or cultural elements in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of United States policy and perspectives.
Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by September 20, 2026, for projects beginning as early as October 1, 2026. For more information, contact PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Complete APS package (read before applying)
- Project narrative and goals alignment statement
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of American expertise or organizational involvement
- Measurable outcomes and evaluation plan
- Contact information for PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov
Program contact
- 👤 Jared s Caplan Grantor
- 📧 PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov
- 📞 2022905899
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
-
$4,682,072
-
$3,371,312
-
$2,650,000
-
$2,446,525
-
$2,050,500
-
$1,861,451
-
$1,700,000
-
$1,565,795
-
$1,500,000
-
$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
What are the three main project goals this APS funds?
Flag football promotion in Australia, Holocaust education to combat antisemitism, and Pacific Islands cultural partnership programs. Each project must address at least one goal.
Must I include American involvement in my project?
Yes. Projects must include American experts, organizations, or cultural elements that promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
What is the funding range and project timeline?
Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months. Projects can begin as early as October 1, 2026.
Is cost sharing required for this grant?
No cost sharing is required, but applications must demonstrate measurable results and American leadership in the field.
When is the deadline and how should I apply?
The application deadline is September 20, 2026. Submit to PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov. All required information must be included or applications will not be considered.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly align your project to one of the three strategic goals and explain how it advances U.S. interests in Australia. Vague connections to goals will weaken your application.
- Highlight the American experts, organizations, or cultural elements central to your project. This is required, not optional.
- Provide specific, measurable outcomes and evaluation metrics. Funders want concrete evidence of project impact.
- Read the entire APS package carefully before applying. Applications missing required information will be rejected.
- Propose realistic budgets within the $25,000–$100,000 range and timelines within 24 months. Strong applications justify every budget line to the project scope.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications get rejected for failing to meet the three strategic goals. Vague or indirect project alignment with flag football, Holocaust education, or Pacific Islands cultural work is a common reason for rejection.
Applications lacking sufficient American expertise or cultural elements do not pass eligibility screening. The requirement for U.S. experts or organizations is mandatory, not aspirational.
Proposals without clear, measurable outcomes or evaluation plans appear weak. Reviewers fund projects with concrete metrics for success.
Similar grants
- OPEN Mission Australia APS, 2026 — U.S. Mission to New Zealand
- ROLLING U.S. Mission Australia Annual Program Statement — U.S. Mission to Australia
- ROLLING U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement — U.S. Mission to Egypt
- ROLLING U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program Statement — U.S. Mission to the Netherlands
- CLOSED Annual Program Statement (APS) — U.S. Mission to Greece