Post Kuala Lumpur FY2026 Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals that advance American leadership, prosperity, and security interests in Malaysia. This program supports initiatives that promote U.S. technological innovation and economic competitiveness, showcase American excellence in sports and education, strengthen ties with exchange program alumni, and position the United States as Malaysia's most trusted international partner. Priority areas include: advancing U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies; leveraging major sporting events to demonstrate American excellence; engaging alumni networks to amplify U.S. influence; and promoting American English language education and pathways to U.S. higher education institutions. Programs should demonstrate clear alignment with U.S. national interests, measurable outcomes, and sustainable impact beyond the grant period. Successful proposals will engage influential Malaysian stakeholders, promote American standards, and contribute to making America more prosperous and secure.

Program Details

U.S. Mission to Malaysia is a federal agency that offers the Post Kuala Lumpur FY2026 Annual Program Statement grant program to support education programs, research innovation, and sustainability. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by U.S. Mission to Malaysia through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for education programs, research innovation, and sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include educational institutions, eligible organizations, individual applicants, and 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 Malaysia or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $10K – $150K. The application deadline is July 31, 2026 (3 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, research innovation, and sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 813920, 541511, 541715. 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
• Programs related to artificial intelligence

Award details

Award range: $10K – $150K. Applications close on July 31, 2026 (3 days remaining).

Categories

Education · Research Innovation · Sustainability