U.S. Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement, $10k-$100k Awards

U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement

Agency: U.S. Mission to New Zealand

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: April 22, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program to advance U.S.- New Zealand economic, scientific, and cultural ties. The program is intended to support organizations to build capacity to strengthen or advance the U.S.-New Zealand relationship. Projects may address one or more of the following areas but are not strictly limited to the following topics:

·       Promoting science by reinforcing cooperation in key domains, including (but not limited to) scientific research in Antarctica, space exploration and regulatory frameworks, and critical technology and artificial intelligence.

·       Advancing prosperity by promoting economic growth and innovation with a focus on biotechnology, space technology, and broader innovation sectors.

·       Strengthening democratic values and ties through programs that celebrate shared democratic principles, cultural connections, and innovative spirit of the peoples of the United States and New Zealand, including but not limited to programming leveraging sports,

education, and other areas of connection.

This Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations, education institutions, individuals, or government institutions, to advance U.S. foreign policy by strengthening the U.S.-New Zealand partnership in science, innovation, and shared values. By promoting collaboration in scientific research, space, critical technology, and disaster management, the APS supports a free and open Indo-Pacific and helps shape global standards. Initiatives in biotechnology and space technology foster economic growth and expand opportunities for U.S. businesses. Programs that highlight our shared history and values reinforce U.S. leadership and mutual understanding, laying the groundwork for lasting cooperation.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

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

Education

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Tracey Zemanek
Resource Management Specialist
Phone 6444626122

Email

Public Affairs New Zealand

publicaffairsusnz@state.gov

Documents

Download all
| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDSNZLogicModelandTheoryofChangeWorksheet.docx | Logic Model and Theory of Change Worksheet | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |
| SF-424forOrganization-Template.pdf | SF-424 for Organization - Template | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |
| SF-424A-template.pdf | SF-424A - template | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |
| PDSNZBudgetNarrativeSample_Template.xlsx | Budget Narrative Sample Template | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |
| StandardTermsandConditionsforFederalAwards-10.1.24.pdf | Standard Terms and Conditions for Federal Awards | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |
| SF-424forIndividuals-template.pdf | SF-424 for Individuals - template | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |
| PDSNZMonitoringIndicatorTable_Template.xlsx | Monitoring Indicator Table Template | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |
| 2026NewZealand_APS.pdf | Annual Program Statement | Apr 22, 2026 07:55 PM UTC |
| PDSNZDetailedBudgetTemplate-No_Narrative.xlsx | Details Budget Template - No Narrative | Apr 22, 2026 08:07 PM UTC |

Link to additional information

--

Closing: July 15, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov

Award

$350,000

Program Funding

7

Expected awards

$10,000

Award Minimum

$100,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PDS-NEWZEALAND-2026-01

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Mandatory

Opportunity Category Explanation:

-- Category of Funding Activity:

Business and commerce

Energy infrastructure and critical mineral and materials

Humanities

Natural resources

Regional development

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 22, 2026

Archive date:

August 14, 2026