Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah
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.
Agency: Navanila Apputhurai
Resource Coordination Assistant
CFDA: 19.040
Eligible Applicants: Professional associations and chambers of commerce; Community-based organizations; Governmental institutions (Malaysian state and local government entities); Public International Organizations
Applicant Types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cost Sharing: No
Contact: Navanila Apputhurai
Resource Coordination Assistant
Email: PublicAffairsKL@state.gov
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About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the culture and heritage sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 50,000 โ USD 150,000. Proposals must be submitted before May 30, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the culture and heritage sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.