U.S. Embassy Singapore Annual Program Statement

Overview

U.S. Embassy Singapore is pleased to announce funding opportunities through its Public Affairs Section (PAS). Each year, U.S. Embassy Singapore awards a limited number of grants and cooperative agreements, which are also called federal assistance awards, to support activities and exchanges linking the United States and Singapore with the aim of strengthening the bilateral relationship and people-to-people connections. 

The program supports organizations or individuals that engage Singaporeans in activities that strengthen ties between the United States and Singapore or the region. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in fields that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, perspectives, or values.  

U.S. Embassy Singapore is particularly interested in funding programs including but not limited to: 

• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; 
• Artistic and cultural workshops or performances; 
• Professional and academic enrichment or development activities; or 
• Other programs that build people-to-people connections between Americans and Singaporeans. 

Thematic Priorities 
U.S. Embassy Singapore Small Grants fund programs that: 

• Support entrepreneurship, innovation, and increased economic opportunities; 
• Address transnational threats including disinformation and other cybercrimes;
• Advance awareness of safety and security, health, and environmental cooperation between the United States and Singapore and its importance to the region;  
• Support open, inclusive, and diverse societies; 
• Promote the U.S. higher education system; or 
• Create understanding about U.S. policies, culture, and shared values. 

Participants and Audiences 
Programs must engage Singaporeans. Applicants should identify a clear target audience and estimate the expected reach through both direct and indirect contact (i.e. social or traditional media, follow-on activities, etc.).

• Proposals should be submitted a minimum of two months before the start of the activity for which funding is being sought, but applications can be submitted anytime. 
• Anticipated program start date: programs must commence before September 30, 2023. 
• Funding instrument type: Grants, Fixed Amount Awards, Awards to Individuals, Property Grants, or Cooperative Agreements.
• Program performance period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less; exceptions will be considered in cases when it is determined that a longer performance period would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.