This grant, offered by the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Affairs Section, is for programs strengthening U.S.-Malaysia ties through cultural and exchange initiatives. The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program requires proposals to include an American expert, organization, or institution. Its purpose is to promote understanding of U.S. perspectives, enhance bilateral cooperation, and advance economic and commercial partnerships. Priority areas include regional security cooperation (countering illegal migration, extremism), deepening economic and commercial partnerships (trade, investment), and promoting STEM innovation. Programs should foster mutual understanding of policies and values.
Opportunity ID: 358675
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SMY300-FY2025-PASKL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy KL PAS 2025 Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | · Promotion of regional security cooperation, including countering illegal migration, violent extremism, and transnational threats. · Advancing U.S. and Malaysian prosperity by advancing and deepening our bilateral economic and commercial partnership. Program could focus on topics such as trade and investment issues. · Promoting innovation on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Programs that advance mutual understanding of policies, values and perspectives. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $99,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations – Not-for profit or governmental educational institutions- Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Malaysia |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. PAS Kuala Lumpur invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Malaysia through programming that promotes U.S. interests and bilateral cooperation. 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. policy and perspectives. Goals and Objectives Strengthen ties between the U.S. and Malaysia through cultural and exchange programming by:
Priority Program Areas:
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Team
Public Affairs Section Email:PublicAffairsKL@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358675 Full Announcement-US Embassy KL PAS NOFO -> US Embassy KL PAS APS 2025-Updated.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Team Public Affairs Section Email: PublicAffairsKL@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | SMY300-FY2025-PASKL | U.S. Embassy KL PAS 2025 Annual Program Statement | PKG00290577 | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358675 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358675 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358675 SF424B-1.1.pdf
358675 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358675 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358675 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358675 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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