U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue
U.S. Mission to New Zealand
About This Grant
<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: </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: black;">1. Increase economic linkages with the United States</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">2. Promote long-term economic prosperity through natural resource management</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">3. 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;">· Increasing economic linkages with the United States through exchange, education, work, and trade promotion programs;</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">· Promoting long-term prosperity by incorporating best practices for natural resource management;</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">· 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>
Grant Summary
U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue is a U.S. Mission to New Zealand grant providing $10K to $50K for nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-07-15 (closing in 27 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$10K–$50K
2026-07-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue from U.S. Mission to New Zealand, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Mission to New Zealand before the deadline.
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U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue?
U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue is offered by U.S. Mission to New Zealand and is generally open to nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue provide?
U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue provides between $10K and $50K per award from U.S. Mission to New Zealand. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue deadline?
Applications for U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue are due 2026-07-15 (closing in 27 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. Mission to New Zealand, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue?
To apply for U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Cook Islands & Niue, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Mission to New Zealand.