Closed on May 11, 2026

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah

U.S. Mission to Malaysia · Opportunity number SMY-PDS-2026-002

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 12, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	SMY-PDS-2026-002
Agency	U.S. Mission to Malaysia Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.040
Posted	Mar 27, 2026
Deadline	May 11, 2026
Award ceiling	$150,000
Award floor	$50,000
Expected number of awards	4
Estimated total program funding	$150,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement, Grant
Category	Arts
Last updated here	May 12, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Public and state colleges and universities
Private colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

Nonprofits
Colleges and universities

Not listed as eligible

Small businesses
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies
Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Professional associations and chambers of commerce; Community-based organizations; Governmental institutions (Malaysian state and local government entities); Public International Organizations

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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Before you apply

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Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary in Sabah

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

Who should take a closer look

Not listed as eligible

Eligibility details from the notice

Registrations you will likely need

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