U.S. Embassy Suva Annual Program Statement for Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu

About this funding opportunity

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Suva announces an open competition to implement programs that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by strengthening economic, scientific, educational, cultural, and security ties between the United States and Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru and/or Tuvalu.

This Annual Program Statement (APS) invites proposals from eligible organizations or individuals that will deepen bilateral or regional cooperation through collaborative programming. All proposals must demonstrate a clear connection to or inclusion of American experts, organizations, institutions or cultural elements that promote greater understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Projects may address one or more of the following areas:

Shared Cultural, Sports, and Educational Ties: Projects that build on the momentum of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence and longstanding bilateral cooperation by highlighting shared values such as religious freedom, historical connections, sports, and U.S. innovation and leadership, targeting students, youth leaders, educators, cultural organizations, and civil society.

American Technology and Scientific Achievement: Programs that encourage education and advancement in science and technology by showcasing American technological innovation, tools, and businesses, targeting students, educators, research institutions, government agencies, and technology organizations.

Economic Prosperity in the Pacific: Programs that advance workforce skills development, entrepreneurship, and economic growth by promoting U.S. technology, business strategies, tools, and opportunities, targeting youth, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and the technology and innovation sectors.

Peace and Security: Programs that address shared threats such as transnational crime, narcotics, trafficking, disease, censorship, cyber scams, and other dangers, through knowledge sharing and U.S.-Pacific cooperation, targeting educators, government agencies, NGOs, media, and emergency personnel.

Topic areas: Education and Training, Arts and Culture, Social Innovation and Community Development, Digital Society and E-Inclusion.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $5K-$24K in funding, up to $24K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 08, 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
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

The following organizations from Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, or the United States are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Agency

U.S. Embassy Suva Annual Program Statement for Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu is administered by U.S. Mission to Fiji (FJI), listed via Grants.gov.