U.S. Mission UAE PDS Annual Program Statement
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Mission UAE invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses, investors, and innovators, and showcase American leadership and excellence in science, technology, culture, arts, sports, culinary diplomacy, artificial intellig
| Agency | U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | PDS-UAE-01-FY2026 |
| Posted date | 06/01/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 300,000 |
| Award floor | 75,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 7 |
| Who can apply | We encourage applications from the following entities registered in the United States or the United Arab Emirates, with at least two years of programming experience. (Proposals must include documentation demonstrating the applying organization's experience.)• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;• Public and private educational institutions;• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;• Individuals who m |
| Funding category | 1.CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY (FREEDOM 250) 2.CELEBRATING AMERICAN SPORTS EXCELLENCE DURING THE AMERICAN DECADE OF SPORTS 3.ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ADOPTION AND INNOVATION 4.CULINARY DIPLOMACY 5.CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND DIGITAL HERITAGE 6.HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES 7.CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND DIGITAL INNOVATION |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.040 |
| Description | The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Mission UAE invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses, investors, and innovators, and showcase American leadership and excellence in science, technology, culture, arts, sports, culinary diplomacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and health. The purpose is to strengthen ties between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in ways that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and advance the interests of the American people as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (2026) and celebrate the enduring U.S.-UAE partnership. See Section C, Program Description for more information. This APS outlines the funding priorities and strategic themes we will focus on in |
| Agency contact | UAEPASGrants@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362624 |