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The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), released an Annual Program Statement seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) for grant-funded projects that support U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy goals in the region. The opportunity is designed for initiatives that build stronger ties between the United States and partners in New Zealand, Niue, and the Cook Islands, with an emphasis on practical collaboration, people-to-people connections, and programs that highlight shared values and heritage. A core requirement is that every proposed project includes a clear American element, such as incorporating U.S. culture or directly involving U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions, in a way that helps participants better understand U.S. policy priorities and perspectives.

The grant program prioritizes three main thematic areas. First, it supports projects that strengthen security and military cooperation and coordination, which could include professional exchanges, dialogues, capacity-building activities, or programs that improve mutual understanding among defense and security communities. Second, it encourages projects that promote the mutual benefits of bilateral trade and investment, meaning initiatives that educate, convene, or connect stakeholders around economic ties, business innovation, entrepreneurship, trade facilitation, or investment literacy that reinforces the value of the U.S.-New Zealand economic relationship. Third, it seeks efforts that deepen relationships with Pacific communities across the eligible locations, which may involve cultural, educational, or community-based programming that strengthens networks, trust, and long-term cooperation with Pacific peoples and institutions.

This is a mandatory grant opportunity administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to New Zealand, under CFDA number 19.040. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," indicating proposals may span multiple types of programming rather than fitting into a single standard bucket. The award ceiling is USD 100,000 per award, and the embassy anticipated making about 20 awards, suggesting a range of potential project sizes and a willingness to support multiple smaller or mid-sized initiatives rather than only a few large ones. The opportunity was created on November 9, 2018, with an original closing date of August 1, 2019.

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," meaning applicants likely extend beyond a narrow set of institutions, but the specific eligible applicant types would be clarified in the full announcement under the additional eligibility details. In practical terms, applicants would be expected to propose a project that clearly fits one or more priority themes, demonstrates local relevance for New Zealand, Niue, or the Cook Islands, and explains exactly how the American cultural or institutional connection will be integrated into the activities and outcomes. Overall, the program is geared toward concrete, relationship-building public diplomacy projects that connect local audiences with U.S. counterparts while advancing shared security, economic, and Pacific community engagement goals.

  • The Department of State, U.S. Mission to New Zealand in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy New Zealand PAS Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Nov 09, 2018.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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