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Grant Opportunity: America's 250th Anniversary Programs in Sabah, Malaysia

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section, part of the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for programs to celebrate America's 250th anniversary (Freedom250) in Sabah, Malaysia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section (U.S. Department of State) - Funding and Eligibility: - Total available funding: $150,000 - Anticipated award range: $50,000 to $150,000 - Eligible applicants: nonprofits, educational institutions, cultural organizations, professional associations, community-based organizations, Malaysian governmental entities, and Public International Organizations - Requested Programs and Services: - Cultural exchanges (performances, exhibitions, artistic collaborations) - Educational programs (English language, STEM, teacher training, student exchanges) - Innovation showcases and entrepreneurship initiatives - Arts and music performances - Sports diplomacy programs - Commemorative events - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Programs must primarily take place in Sabah, Malaysia and engage youth, educators, entrepreneurs, and women - Compliance with U.S. and Malaysian laws is mandatory - Activities must be non-political - Registration in SAM.gov is required for applicants - No cost sharing is required, but it is viewed favorably - Awards may be issued as grants or cooperative agreements, with substantial involvement from the Embassy in program implementation - Period of Performance: - Up to 12 months, with anticipated start in July and completion within one year - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant opportunity for programmatic activities

Description

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals to celebrate America's 250th anniversary (Freedom250) in Sabah, Malaysia. This funding opportunity seeks innovative programs that showcase U.S. excellence across various sectors, promote American excellence, and strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Malaysia. Programs should engage Malaysian audiences in Sabah, particularly youth, educators, entrepreneurs, and civil society leaders, and advance U.S. leadership and national interests in the region. Eligible activities include cultural exchanges, educational programs, innovation showcases, entrepreneurship initiatives, arts and music performances, sports diplomacy, STEM education programs, English language initiatives, and commemorative events celebrating the U.S.-Malaysia partnership.

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