Description
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Affairs Section (PAS) is seeking proposals for its Public Affairs Annual Program Statement (APS). The APS outlines the funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting funding requests. The program aims to strengthen ties between the Philippines and the United States through programming that promotes U.S. interests and bilateral cooperation.
• Proposals that commemorate the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines diplomatic relations and/or the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty in 2026
• Programs that enhance U.S.-Philippines security cooperation, including deterring illegal maritime activities, promoting adherence to international law, and encouraging peaceful resolution of disputes
• Programs that promote mutual prosperity and foster closer economic ties between the United States and the Philippines
• Programs that support a free and open Indo-Pacific region by developing stronger linkages between the United States, the Philippines, and other countries in the region
• Programs that celebrate the excellence of figures past and present who made the U.S.-Philippines relationship stronger