U.S. Mission Malaysia seeks proposals for 250th Anniversary celebration in Sabah

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah

Agency: U.S. Mission to Malaysia

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: March 27, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

• Other

Education

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Professional associations and chambers of commerce; Community-based organizations; Governmental institutions (Malaysian state and local government entities); Public International Organizations

Grantor contact information

Description

Grants Management Team
Public Diplomacy Section

Email

Public Diplomacy Section Email

PublicAffairsKL@state.gov

Documents

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| PostKualaLumpurFY2026-NoticeofFundingOpportunity.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 27, 2026 07:45 AM UTC |

Link to additional information

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Closing: May 30, 2026

Application process

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Award

$150,000

Program Funding

4

Expected awards

$50,000

Award Minimum

$150,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SMY-PDS-2026-002

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

-- Category of Funding Activity:

Arts

Education

Other

Category Explanation:

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Education and Exchange
Arts and Culture
Sports Diplomacy

History

Version:

2

Posted date:

March 27, 2026

Archive date:

June 29, 2026