U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Kuwait's Public Diplomacy Section invites applications for grants to support projects advancing U.S. security, commercial, cultural, and educational interests in Kuwait. This Annual Program Statement outlines strategic funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for projects with durations of up to 12 months.

Award Details

• Award amounts: $5,000 to $25,000
• Total available funding: $100,000 to $150,000
• Anticipated number of awards: Up to 10 (dependent on amounts)
• Project performance period: Maximum 12 months
• Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2026

Eligible Applicants

• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
• Not-for-profit educational institutions
• Individuals (Kuwait-based)
• Only Kuwait-registered organizations or Kuwait-based individual applicants will be considered
• For-profit entities are not eligible
• One proposal per organization only; multiple proposals will render all proposals from that organization ineligible

Key Requirements

• All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and valid registration in SAM.gov
• Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov
• Cost sharing is encouraged but not required
• Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient

Funding Priorities & Project Focus

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs
• Training programs for journalists and other media professionals
• Independent studies and analyses by Kuwaiti think tanks on priority topics