Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Section Fiscal Year 2026

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is inviting proposals under the Annual Program Statement for Fiscal Year 2026 to advance bilateral relations between Cambodia and the United States through public diplomacy initiatives that reflect American values and interests. Programs must align with one or more priority areas including the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding, combating transnational cybercrime while promoting U.S. technological leadership, engaging alumni of U.S. exchange programs, expanding access to U.S. higher education, enhancing American English language instruction, and countering malign influence while supporting free speech. Each proposed activity must integrate a clear American component—such as collaboration with U.S. experts, institutions, or organizations—to foster deeper understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives among Cambodian audiences. The solicitation is open to qualified applicants seeking funding to execute impactful, results-driven projects that strengthen people-to-people ties and reinforce shared goals. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 30, 2026, under solicitation number PDS-CB-600-26-0003, with applications managed through the Grants.gov portal. The program is administered by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission to Cambodia, and questions should be directed to Cultural Affairs Assistant Soreimeas Norn at pdsphnompenh@state.gov. There is no set-aside for specific entity types, and the initiative is open to a wide range of potential implementers including NGOs, educational institutions, private sector entities, and other eligible organizations. Successful proposals will demonstrate clear objectives, measurable outcomes, sustainable impact, and strong ties to U.S. cultural, educational, or institutional resources to ensure alignment with broader U.S. foreign policy priorities in the region.