Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Section Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh announces an open competition to implement a program to strengthen ties between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the United States of America through programming that promotes U.S. interests, American excellence, and bilateral cooperation. Priority program areas may cover one or more of the following goals: (1) Freedom 250 – Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding; (2) Safeguarding Americans and Cambodians Against Transnational Cybercrime and Advancing U.S. Technological Leadership and Economic Interests; (3) Engaging Alumni Networks to Advance U.S. Interests; (4) Promoting U.S. Higher Education; (5) Promoting American English Language Education, and (6) Countering Malign Influence and Promoting Free Speech. 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. policies and perspectives.

Program Details

U.S. Mission to Cambodia is a federal agency that offers the Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Section Fiscal Year 2026 grant program to support education programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Cambodia through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for education programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with U.S. Mission to Cambodia or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $5K – $25K. The application deadline is August 30, 2026 (51 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports education programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 813920. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by State-mission

Award details

Award range: $5K – $25K. Applications close on August 30, 2026 (51 days remaining).

Categories

Education