U.S. Embassy New Zealand - 150 years of Scientific Collaboration Small Grants Program

Overview

The U.S. Embassy New Zealand, Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State honors the 150th anniversary of United States – New Zealand scientific collaboration and announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance the future of scientific collaboration between our countries in 2024 – 2025.

Priority Region: New Zealand and Antarctica.

Program Objectives: PD New Zealand invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects in 2024 - 2025 to advance United States and New Zealand scientific collaboration for New Zealand audiences. Priority will be given to science collaboration projects in the realm of climate change, indigenous science, tech, health, Antarctica, Space, and align with the priority areas outlined below.

All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of United States policy and perspectives.

Examples of PD Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to:

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
• Workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and joint performances; or
• Professional and academic exchanges and projects

Priority Program Areas:

• Programs that tackle global challenges including mitigating, adapting, and combatting climate change as the number one identified security risk in the Pacific region through climate engagements, citizen science engagements, and outreach.
• Programs that support Māori and Pasifika communities and/or connect with indigenous communities from the United States in indigenous science and innovation.
• Programs that focus on tech and sustainable clean energy sources.
• Programs that strengthen existing cooperation and build new programs to promote science, and health initiatives.
• Programs that ensure the Antarctic is reserved for peace, science and marine conservation and empower and support conservation and biodiversity efforts throughout New Zealand.
• Programs that enhance cooperation on Space issues between the United States and New Zealand.

Funding only for programs taking place in New Zealand aimed at New Zealand audiences.

Applicants should submit their applications no later than Monday, August 19, 2024. Please note we do not accept ongoing projects.

A virtual conference call will take place on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (NZT) at 11am – 12pm to answer questions from all potential applicants. Please register here Webinar Registration - Zoom (zoomgov.com)