The U.S. Embassy offers grants to Malaysian institutions, organizations and individuals to assist in organizing cultural programs and activities for Malaysians.

These programs include American Studies, performing arts, entrepreneurship, empowering women and youths, strengthening democracy, interfaith forums and combating extremism. Proposals are subject to funding availability.

General Guidelines

• Malaysian institutions/organizations/individuals may submit proposals for projects of maximum one-year timeframe.
• Grants may be made to non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations. Third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible.
• Proposals may include modest administrative expenses, including honoraria/partial salaries of grant implementers, but only when they are directly linked to the conduct of the specific grant program. General operating expenses, long-term infrastructure costs and undefined miscellaneous or “overhead” expenses are not acceptable.
• Grant funds may be used for seminars and workshops, but proposals must describe the expected audience, content, and timeframe, and justify the activity in terms of outcome and benefits.
• Grant funds may be used for the publication of materials, but proposals must describe the audience, content and means of distribution.

How To Apply

• Funding Opportunity Number: S-MY300-18-SGP
• CFDA Number: 19.040
• Dateline: July 31, 2018

Please submit your proposal using the attached application forms.

1. Application Form for Individual Applicant (PDF 60 KB) Project Detail | Budget
2. Application Form for Organization (PDF 219 KB) Project Detail | Budget

Contact Details

For more information, please contact the Embassy's Public Affairs Office at +603-2168 5000 or [email protected].

Source: https://my.usembassy.gov/education-culture/cultural-programs/small-grants-program/