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Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah

U.S. Mission to Malaysia

SMY-PDS-2026-002

DOS-MLA

General Information

$150,000
Est. Program Funding:
May 30, 2026
Closing Date:
4
Expected No. of Awards
$150,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
SMY-PDS-2026-002

Owning Agency:
DOS-MLA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

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.

Response Date May 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Mar 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Jun 29, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 150,000
Award Floor 50,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility: Professional associations and chambers of commerce; Community-based organizations; Governmental institutions (Malaysian state and local government entities); Public International Organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name Navanila Apputhurai Resource Coordination Assistant
Link to Additional Information: N/a
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 60321685045

CFDA Program(s)

  • 19.040: Public Diplomacy Programs
   

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