The EAP/Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. 

PDS New Zealand welcomes Statements of Interest from eligible parties from New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau for programs up to 24 months in duration that focus on certain priority areas. Proposals should focus on enhancing existing relationships and creating new pathways for engagement between the United States and the Pacific Region. Refer to Section C of this Annual Program Statement for a list of priorities and guidance on what makes proposals successful.

Preference will be given to ambitious proposals that include multiple components addressing a core priority over an extended period of time.

Applications will be considered from not-for-profit organizations, individuals, public and private educational institutions, government entities, and Public International Organizations.

All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institutions/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of United States policy and perspectives.

Education

• Private institutions of higher education
• Public and state institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

• Individuals