U.S. Embassy Philippines Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement (APS) 2025

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, has released its Annual Program Statement (APS) for 2025. This program aims to support public diplomacy efforts that strengthen ties between the United States and the Philippines through cultural and educational programming. The PAS seeks to foster mutual understanding and build relationships between the people of both nations by funding projects that promote shared values and cooperation. This funding opportunity falls under the Public Diplomacy category and is issued at the discretion of the U.S. government. It is specifically targeted at initiatives that engage Philippine audiences and promote bilateral collaboration. Proposals should align with the strategic themes identified by the U.S. Embassy, although the document does not detail these themes explicitly in the excerpt provided. Eligible applicants include individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, such as think tanks, civil society or non-governmental organizations, and higher education institutions with relevant programming experience. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. This eligibility structure emphasizes the importance of community-based and academic contributions to U.S.-Philippines relations. Funding amounts range between a minimum of $20,000 and a maximum of $40,000 per award. The announcement does not specify the total program funding available or the number of awards anticipated. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity, which may increase accessibility for smaller organizations. Applications must be submitted by July 15, 2025. The announcement was posted on May 16, 2025. There is no specified open date, pre-application deadline, or future award date mentioned. Applications must follow all instructions carefully as outlined in the full announcement accessible via the MyGrants portal. Any difficulties accessing the announcement can be addressed by contacting [email protected].