Open SMY-PDS-2026-002 CFDA 19.040 Discretionary

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah

Posted by U.S. Mission to Malaysia

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah — is cataloged under number SMY-PDS-2026-002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Malaysia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 27, 2026 and last updated on March 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $150,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $150,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $38,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on May 30, 2026. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $150,000

Close Date

May 30, 2026

Posted

March 27, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$150,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Grant

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

06;12;13;20;25

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Agency Contact

Grants Management Team <br/>Public Diplomacy Section

Key Dates

Posted March 27, 2026
Close Date May 30, 2026
Archive Date June 29, 2026
Last Updated March 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah", offered by U.S. Mission to Malaysia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. 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 inno...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is May 30, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $150,000. Total estimated funding: $150,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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