Zahid Rafique Grantor

U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement

A. Basic Information 1. Overview Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-KWT-FY26-01 Announcement Type:…

Agency
Zahid Rafique Grantor
Deadline
Jul 15, 2026 (3 days left)
Award ceiling
$25,000
Award floor
$5,000
Total program funding
$150,000
Expected awards
10
Opportunity #
PAS-KWT-FY26-01
CFDA
19.040
Cost sharing
Not required
ArtsBusiness and CommerceCommunity DevelopmentEducationEnvironmentHealthHumanitiesLaw, Justice and Legal ServicesScience and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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About this opportunity

A. Basic Information 1. Overview Funding Opportunity Title: U.S.

Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-KWT-FY26-01 Announcement Type: Initial Announcement Deadline for Applications: July 15, 2026 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs Length of performance period: 1 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 (approximately) Total available funding: $100,000 - $150,000 pending availability of funds Type of Funding: FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2026 (for a maximum of one year) The Embassy Kuwait’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small 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. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement.

Cooperative agreements include substantial involvement of the bureau or embassy in program implementation of the project. An FAA can also include substantial involvement. Examples of substantial involvement are included in section C below.

(Note: If a cooperative agreement or FAA that includes substantial involvement may be used, the substantial involvement section of part C must include a description of what is meant by that.

For example, you can note that PDS will be involved in the selection of participants, review of proposed publications, or more.) Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.

Who can apply

The following Kuwait-based applicants are eligible to apply: • Registered Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Not-for-profit educational institutions • Individuals____________________________________________ • Only Kuwait-registered organizations or Kuwait-based individual applicants will be considered.•…

How to apply

Applications for federal grants are submitted through grants.gov under opportunity number PAS-KWT-FY26-01. Before you start, confirm your organization's eligibility, register in SAM.gov if you haven't already, and note the response deadline of Jul 15, 2026. AutoGrantHunter helps you decide whether this opportunity is worth pursuing before you invest in a full application.

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