Opportunity ID: 363708
General Information
| Funding Opportunity Number | PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement |
| Agency | Jared s Caplan Grantor |
| Document Type | synopsis |
| Version | 2 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Funding Instrument Type | Cooperative Agreement; Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity | Arts; Business and Commerce; Energy Infrastructure and Critical Mineral and Materials (EICMM); Employment, Labor and Training; Energy; Humanities; Law, Justice and Legal Services; Natural Resources; Regional Development; Recreation and Tourism |
| Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Expected Number of Awards | 3 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | No |
| Posted Date | Aug 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Last Updated Date | Aug 24, 2026 11:29:43 PM EDT |
| Original Closing Date | Sep 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date Notes | Closing to leave adequate time for grant finalization. |
| Current Closing Date | Sep 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Current Closing Date Notes | Closing to leave adequate time for grant finalization. |
| Estimated Synopsis Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Application Due Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Award Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Project Start Date | Not specified |
| Archive Date | Oct 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | 300,000 |
| Award Ceiling | 100,000 |
| Award Floor | 25,000 |
Assistance Listings
- 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; 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; Individuals |
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.
Additional Information
| Contact | Jared s Caplan Grantor |
| Contact Information | Mission Australia Public Affairs Grants Management Team |
| PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov | |
| Email Description | For Inquiries |
| Phone | 2022905899 |
Additional information
Version History
| Id | 363708 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity number | PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01 |
| Opportunity title | U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement |
| Owning agency code | DOS-AUS |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis / Version | 2 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | DOS-AUS |
| Synopsis / Agency name | Jared s Caplan Grantor |
| Synopsis / Agency phone | 2022905899 |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | For Inquiries |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | AUS |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | DOS-AUS |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. Mission to Australia |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | DOS-AUS |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Seed | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency name | Department of State |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 2022905899 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | Jared s Caplan Grantor |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | Mission Australia Public Affairs Grants Management Team |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | For Inquiries |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | 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. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Sep 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Response date desc | Closing to leave adequate time for grant finalization. |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | https://au.usembassy.gov/education/grants-and-funding-opportunities/#program-description |
| Synopsis / Posting date | Aug 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Oct 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Number of awards | 3 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 300000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 300,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 100000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 100,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 25000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 25,000 |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | Not specified |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Aug 24, 2026 11:38:20 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:23:12 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Aug 24, 2026 11:29:43 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 20 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Private institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 2 / Id | 02 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 2 / Description | City or township governments |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 3 / Id | 01 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 3 / Description | County governments |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 4 / Id | 06 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 4 / Description | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 5 / Id | 12 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 5 / Description | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 6 / Id | 13 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 6 / Description | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 7 / Id | 21 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 7 / Description | Individuals |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | CA |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Cooperative Agreement |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 2 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 2 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | AR |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Arts |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 2 / Id | BC |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 2 / Description | Business and Commerce |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 3 / Id | EIC |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 3 / Description | Energy Infrastructure and Critical Mineral and Materials (EICMM) |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 4 / Id | ELT |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 4 / Description | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 5 / Id | EN |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 5 / Description | Energy |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 6 / Id | HU |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 6 / Description | Humanities |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 7 / Id | LJL |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 7 / Description | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 8 / Id | NR |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 8 / Description | Natural Resources |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 9 / Id | RD |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 9 / Description | Regional Development |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 10 / Id | RT |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 10 / Description | Recreation and Tourism |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-09-20-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-08-25-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2026-10-20-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-08-24-23-38-20 |
| Agency details / Code | AUS |
| Agency details / Seed | DOS-AUS |
| Agency details / Agency name | U.S. Mission to Australia |
| Agency details / Agency code | DOS-AUS |
| Agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Top agency details / Code | DOS |
| Top agency details / Seed | DOS |
| Top agency details / Agency name | Department of State |
| Top agency details / Agency code | DOS |
| Top agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Id | 81175 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder type | Full Announcement |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder name | Australia 2026 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Zip lob size | 621130 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:31:53 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Last updated date | Aug 24, 2026 11:38:20 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Id | 354790 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Mime type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File name | Mission Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement (1).docx |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File description | Annual Program Statement |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File lob size | 144768 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:38:20 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Synopsis att folder id | 81175 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Id | 354789 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Mime type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / File name | PDS Australia Budget Narrative Sample Template (1).xlsx |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / File description | Budget Narrative |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / File lob size | 36510 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:36:52 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 2 / Synopsis att folder id | 81175 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / Id | 354788 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / Mime type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / File name | PDS Australia Detailed Budget Template – No Narrative (1).xlsx |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / File description | Budget Template |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / File lob size | 122531 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:36:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 3 / Synopsis att folder id | 81175 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / Id | 354786 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / Mime type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / File name | PDS Australia Monitoring Indicator Table Template (1).xlsx |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / File description | Indicator Table Template |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / File lob size | 23327 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:35:25 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 4 / Synopsis att folder id | 81175 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / Id | 354785 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / Mime type | application/pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / File name | Standard Terms and Conditions for Federal Awards-10.1.24 (1).pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / File description | Standard Terms & Conditions |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / File lob size | 363267 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:34:51 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 5 / Synopsis att folder id | 81175 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / Id | 354787 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / Mime type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / File name | PDS Australia Logic Model and Theory of Change Worksheet (1).docx |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / File description | Theory of Change Worksheet & Logic Model |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / File lob size | 28199 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / Created date | Aug 24, 2026 11:35:54 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / Last updated date | Aug 24, 2026 11:35:54 PM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 6 / Synopsis att folder id | 81175 |
| Synopsis document urls | Not specified |
| Syn att change comments | Not specified |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 435199 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 363708 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 19.040 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Id | 294053 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Topportunity id | 363708 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Family id | 15 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Dialect | XFDL2.2 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity number | PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity title | U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Cfda number | 19.040 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date | 2026-08-25 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date | 2026-09-21 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Owning agency code | DOS-AUS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Code | AUS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Seed | DOS-AUS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. Mission to Australia |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency code | DOS-AUS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Code | DOS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Seed | DOS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency name | Department of State |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency code | DOS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Top agency code | DOS |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Program title | Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Contact info | PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Grace period | 0 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Competition id | PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Competition title | U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Electronic required | Y |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Expected application count | 0 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Open to applicant type | 3 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Is multi project | N |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Extension | |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Mimetype | application/pdf |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Last update | Aug 24, 2026 11:43:51 PM EDT |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Workspace compatible flag | Y |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Package id | PKG00294053 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date str | 2026-08-25-00-00-00 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date str | 2026-09-21-00-00-00 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Original due date | Sep 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original due date desc | Closing to leave adequate time for grant finalization. |
| Synopsis modified fields | Not specified |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Error messages | Not specified |
| Syn post date in past | Yes |
| Doc type | synopsis |
| Forecast hist count | 0 |
| Synopsis hist count | 0 |
| Assist compatible | No |
| Assist url | Not specified |
| Related opps | Not specified |
| Ost | POSTED |
Related Documents
Mission Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement (1).pdf
PDS Australia Budget Narrative Sample Template (1).pdf
PDS Australia Detailed Budget Template – No Narrative (1).pdf
PDS Australia Monitoring Indicator Table Template (1).pdf
Standard Terms and Conditions for Federal Awards-10.1.24 (1).pdf
PDS Australia Logic Model and Theory of Change Worksheet (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Australia Public Affairs Grants Management Team |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01 | U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement | PKG00294053 | 2026-08-25 | 2026-09-21 | View |
Package 1
Instructions
PKG00294053-instructions.pdf
Mandatory forms
SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
SF424A-V1.0.pdf
SF424B-V1.1.pdf
BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-V1.2.pdf
ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-V1.2.pdf
Optional forms
SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf
AttachmentForm_1_2-V1.2.pdf
