U.S. Embassy New Zealand, PD, United States/New Zealand, 150 years of Scientific Collaboration Small Grants Program | PDS NEWZEALAND 2024 11

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The U.S. Embassy in New Zealand, through the Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State, is offering a small grants opportunity to mark 150 years of U.S.-New Zealand scientific collaboration and to push that partnership forward in 2024 to 2025. The overall purpose is to fund projects that strengthen future scientific ties between the two countries while engaging New Zealand audiences in meaningful, practical ways. The priority geographic focus is New Zealand and Antarctica, reflecting shared interests and long-running cooperation, especially around polar science and related research.

The program is designed to support science and technology and other research and development activities, with priority given to initiatives connected to climate change, indigenous science, technology, health, Antarctica, and space. Projects do not have to be limited to those areas, but proposals that clearly sit within them and demonstrate real potential to expand bilateral collaboration are positioned as the strongest fit. The emphasis is not just on research in the abstract, but on collaboration that builds relationships, shares expertise, and creates visible outcomes for New Zealand-facing communities, institutions, or professional networks.

A key requirement is that every proposed project includes a clear American element. In practical terms, this means the activity should incorporate a U.S. cultural component or a substantive connection to U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. That American linkage is expected to do more than provide a name or a guest speaker; it should be integral to the program design and help promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives connected to the topic area. The grant is therefore both scientific and public diplomacy focused, aiming to pair technical collaboration with stronger mutual understanding.

This opportunity is run as an open competition and begins with the submission of a Statement of Interest (SOI) for projects planned during the 2024 to 2025 period. The funding instrument is a grant. The agency administering the program is the U.S. Mission to New Zealand, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.040. The opportunity number is PDS NEWZEALAND 2024 11, and the funding opportunity title is "U.S. Embassy New Zealand, PD, United States/New Zealand, 150 years of Scientific Collaboration Small Grants Program."

In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes individuals, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations, including both U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as described in the notice). This range of eligible applicants suggests the Embassy is looking for a mix of universities, research or education groups, science and community organizations, and potentially independent experts who can credibly deliver collaborative programming.

Awards are relatively small and targeted. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is USD 30,000, and the Embassy anticipates making about five awards. The original application closing date listed is August 19, 2024. Overall, this is a focused, relationship-building grant program meant to commemorate a major bilateral milestone by funding practical, public-facing scientific collaboration efforts that connect New Zealand stakeholders with U.S. partners and highlight shared priorities in fields like climate, indigenous knowledge systems, health, advanced technology, Antarctic science, and space.

• The U.S. Mission to New Zealand in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy New Zealand, PD, United States/New Zealand, 150 years of Scientific Collaboration Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-07-21.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-19. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.

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