U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement
This APS funds public diplomacy and partnership-building programs that strengthen U.S.-New Zealand ties in science, innovation, economic growth, and shared values for eligible organizations and individuals.
⚑ Public diplomacy/foreign policy program; primary purpose is relationship-building and capacity-building, not research. · Eligible applicant classes include organizations, education institutions, individuals, and government institutions. · Award amount up to $100,000; cooperative agreement or grant. · Projects may span science, innovation, culture, sports, education, and disaster management; scope is broad and non-exclusive.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 50 partial | technical depth: substantial; funds other (capped) |
| IPPRA | 31 weak | outside portfolio topics; signature methods: community engaged, policy analysis; social/behavioral work is minor; funds other — not a research fit |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 10 none | deep-tech content; no commercialization signal |
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program to advance U.S.- New Zealand economic, scientific, and cultural ties. The program is intended to support organizations to build capacity to strengthen or advance the U.S.-New Zealand relationship. Projects may address one or more of the following areas but are not strictly limited to the following topics:
· Promoting science by reinforcing cooperation in key domains, including (but not limited to) scientific research in Antarctica, space exploration and regulatory frameworks, and critical technology and artificial intelligence.
· Advancing prosperity by promoting economic growth and innovation with a focus on biotechnology, space technology, and broader innovation sectors.
· Strengthening democratic values and ties through programs that celebrate shared democratic principles, cultural connections, and innovative spirit of the peoples of the United States and New Zealand, including but not limited to programming leveraging sports,
education, and other areas of connection.
This Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations, education institutions, individuals, or government institutions, to advance U.S. foreign policy by strengthening the U.S.-New Zealand partnership in science, innovation, and shared values. By promoting collaboration in scientific research, space, critical technology, and disaster management, the APS supports a free and open Indo-Pacific and helps shape global standards. Initiatives in biotechnology and space technology foster economic growth and expand opportunities for U.S. businesses. Programs that highlight our shared history and values reinforce U.S. leadership and mutual understanding, laying the groundwork for lasting cooperation.
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Tracey Zemanek Grantor <publicaffairsusnz@state.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Federal (generic) conventions SEE A FEDERAL EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Federal (generic)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.