The U.S. Embassy of Amman, an arm of the U.S. Department of State, is offering this grant to not-for-profit organizations to conduct a year-long slate of cultural and developmental activities in Jordan. This grant is for the purpose of empowering Jordanian youth through diverse programming within the three established American Corners in Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid, as well as ‘pop up’ spaces nationwide. Activities should encompass cultural exchange, U.S. Embassy alumni engagement, job skills training, U.S. higher education opportunities, climate change awareness, media literacy development, and technical skill enhancement. The initiative aims to foster community development and provide enriching educational and vocational experiences for young Jordanians.
Opportunity ID: 355281
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OFOP0001501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | American Corners in Jordan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.441 — ECA ��� American Spaces |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following registered non- profit organizations from U.S. and Jordan are eligible to apply: • Registered Not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy of Amman of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that the Embassy invites not-for-profit organizations to submit applications to carry out a year-long slate of cultural activities, U.S. Embassy alumni activities, job skills training, U.S. higher education opportunities, climate change awareness sessions, media literacy development activities, and technical skill activities for Jordanian youth. Programming will take place in the three established “American Corners” in Jordan (e.g. in Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid), as well as “pop up” spaces throughout Jordan. The information below outlines the thematic and programmatic priorities, as well as procedures for submitting requests for funding. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AmmanGrants@state.gov
Email:- |
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