The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, has released the Annual Program Statement (APS) for 2025. This funding opportunity supports public diplomacy initiatives that enhance mutual understanding between the United States and the Philippines. The embassy encourages programs that promote bilateral cooperation through cultural, educational, and informational activities. This initiative is intended to foster dialogue, create networks, and encourage engagement on shared priorities.
This APS outlines the strategic themes of interest, the program objectives, and the application procedures. It operates under the discretionary funding category and is subject to availability of funds. The funding instrument type is a grant. Projects proposed under this opportunity should align with the overarching goals of public diplomacy as defined by the embassy and must demonstrate an understanding of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
The eligible applicants include individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and higher education institutions with relevant programming experience. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Applications must be prepared in accordance with all specified instructions provided in the full announcement available through Grants.gov or by contacting the embassy directly.
The funding range for awards is between $20,000 and $40,000. While the exact number of expected awards is not specified, this range indicates support for multiple small to mid-scale initiatives. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, making the opportunity accessible to a broader range of applicants, including smaller organizations.
The application window opened on June 16, 2025, and the final deadline for submission is July 15, 2025. There are no interim deadlines such as for Letters of Intent. The announcement does not confirm whether the grant is recurring or offered on a rolling basis. All interested applicants are advised to ensure timely and complete submissions.
For further details or technical support accessing the full announcement, applicants can contact the embassy via the provided email address: GrantsManila@state.gov. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review all instructions and criteria to ensure eligibility and compliance with program objectives.
