Energy Infrastructure And Critical Mineral And Materials Grants

U.S. Mission to New Zealand

<p><span style="color: black;">The U.S. Department of State’s </span>U.S. Mission New Zealand announces <span style="color: black;">an open competition to implement a program to advance U.S.-Cook Islands and U.S.-Niue maritime cooperation, economic and cultural ties. The program is intended to support local solutions and build local capacity to:&nbsp;</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: black;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase economic linkages with the United States</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote long-term economic prosperity through natural resource management</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reduce threats against the United States and the Pacific region. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: black;">Projects are encouraged to include a plan to build capacity and technical expertise among local communities and organizations. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: black;">Projects may address one or more of the following areas, but are not strictly limited to the following topics:</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increasing economic linkages with the United States through exchange, education, work, and trade promotion programs;</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promoting long-term prosperity by incorporating best practices for natural resource management;</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advancing U.S.-Cook Islands and U.S.-Niue cooperation </span>to enhance safety, especially in digital media, information technology, emergency preparedness, artificial intelligence, maritime, health, and other related sectors.<span style="color: black;"> </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: black;">Projects may propose activities targeted through this solicitation in the following countries: Cook Islands and Niue.</span></p>

U.S. Mission to New Zealand

<p><span style="color: black;">The U.S. Department of State’s Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) </span>announces an open competition to implement a program to advance U.S.- New Zealand economic, scientific, and cultural ties. The program is intended to support organizations to build capacity to strengthen or advance the U.S.-New Zealand relationship. Projects may address one or more of the following areas but are not strictly limited to the following topics:</p> <p><br></p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promoting science by reinforcing cooperation in key domains, including (but not limited to) scientific research in Antarctica, space exploration and regulatory frameworks, and critical technology and artificial intelligence.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advancing prosperity by promoting economic growth and innovation with a focus on biotechnology, space technology, and broader innovation sectors.&nbsp;</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthening democratic values and ties through programs that celebrate shared democratic principles, cultural connections, and innovative spirit of the peoples of the United States and New Zealand, including but not limited to programming leveraging sports,</p> <p>education, and other areas of connection.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations, education institutions, individuals, or government institutions, to advance U.S. foreign policy by strengthening the U.S.-New Zealand partnership in science, innovation, and shared values. By promoting collaboration in scientific research, space, critical technology, and disaster management, the APS supports a free and open Indo-Pacific and helps shape global standards. Initiatives in biotechnology and space technology foster economic growth and expand opportunities for U.S. businesses. Programs that highlight our shared history and values reinforce U.S. leadership and mutual understanding, laying the groundwork for lasting cooperation.</p>