U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement (APS) 2026

About this funding opportunity

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are considering proposals for Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (APS) 2026. This APS announcement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Digital Society and E-Inclusion, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides $5K-$50K in funding, up to $50K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Jul 31, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other
• NGOs
• University
• Individuals

Eligibility

Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations incorporated in the United States, the Philippines, or other countries, public and private higher education institutions, and individuals.

Agency

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement (APS) 2026 is administered by U.S. Mission to the Philippines (PHL), listed via Grants.gov.