Post Kuala Lumpur FY2026 Annual Program Statement
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur seeks proposals for programs in Malaysia that promote American innovation, sports, education, alumni engagement, and strengthen U.S.-Malaysia partnerships in priority areas like AI and English education.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Malaysia
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | July 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$150,000 per award; up to $500,000 total funding; 12–24 month projects; ~25 awards expected
Summary: Supports projects advancing U.S. leadership, prosperity, and security interests in Malaysia, including technology, sports diplomacy, alumni engagement, education, and countering malign influence.
Description
The U.S. Mission to Malaysia, through its Public Diplomacy Section, invites proposals for initiatives that advance American leadership, prosperity, and security interests in Malaysia. The program seeks to fund projects that promote U.S. technological innovation, economic competitiveness, sports diplomacy, alumni network engagement, American English language education, and efforts to counter malign influence and promote free speech. Projects should demonstrate clear alignment with U.S. national interests, measurable outcomes, and sustainable impact beyond the grant period. The program encourages engagement with influential Malaysian stakeholders to amplify U.S. standards and values.
