The U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, has released its Annual Program Statement for 2024, under the funding opportunity number PAS-JOR-FY24-001. This program invites U.S. and Jordanian not-for-profit organizations, civil society organizations, think tanks, cultural and arts organizations, government institutions, and academic institutions to propose projects that strengthen cultural ties and promote shared values and bilateral cooperation between the U.S. and Jordan. With an estimated total funding of $1,000,000, the initiative seeks to fund programs that include significant American cultural elements or connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions.
The focus areas of the program include U.S.-Jordan bilateral relations, regional security, inclusive economic growth, diversity and inclusion, climate action, higher education, and countering disinformation/misinformation. The program is open to individual applicants as well, with individuals able to apply for up to $150,000. Proposals for programs with strategic and sustained activities lasting 12-18 months are particularly encouraged, especially those integrating multiple aspects of U.S. public diplomacy. The application deadlines are set for two rounds: January 25, 2024 (Cycle A) and May 2, 2024 (Cycle B). This initiative reflects the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to fostering deeper understanding and cooperation between the U.S. and Jordan through cultural and educational exchanges.
Opportunity ID: 351223
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-JOR-FY24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Amman PAS Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative AgreementGrant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | 1.U.S.-Jordan Bilateral Relationship – Programs that seek to promote a greater understanding of U.S. policies, culture, and society to Jordanian audiences; activities that promote shared values and interests between the American and Jordanian people; and projects that build people-to-people ties. Particular consideration will be given to activities that promote that 75th anniversary of U.S.-Jordanian bilateral relations. 2.Regional Security – Programs that address issues of regional security and enhanced stability, strengthen community resilience to extremism and/or provide opportunities to vulnerable communities (especially women and youth), or increase public understanding of the U.S.-Jordan security partnership. 3.Inclusive Economic Growth – Programs related to skill building and upskilling Jordan’s large, tech-savvy youth workforce through entrepreneurship and economic training and education, vocational skills building, education to employment training, and experiential learning activities that promote innovation-driven economic growth and inclusion of Jordanian women and youth in the country’s workforce and leadership. 4.Diversity and Inclusion – Programs that promote civic engagement and volunteerism, encourage a deepened understanding of diversity and inclusion in Jordan, and support tolerance and equity of others through inclusive, constructive, public discourse. 5.Climate Action — Programs that increase awareness of the destabilizing impacts of climate change (especially water scarcity) and that encourage climate education and mitigation. 6.Higher Education – Programs that promote study in the United States, the building of linkages between American and Jordanian academic institutions, and training opportunities for Jordanian students or faculty. 7.Countering Disinformation/Misinformation – Programs that build media and digital literacy, promote resilience among the Jordanian audiences against disinformation, and raise awareness of the importance of countering mis/disinformation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2024 There will be two rounds for proposal submissions with the following deadlines: • January 25, 2024 (Cycle A) and • May 2, 2024 (Cycle B) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2024 There will be two rounds for proposal submissions with the following deadlines: • January 25, 2024 (Cycle A) and • May 2, 2024 (Cycle B) |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Jordanian:• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience.• Individuals: Individuals can apply for up to $150,000 • Non-profit or governmental educational institutionsFor-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Jordan |
| Description: | PAS Amman invites proposals from U.S. and Jordanian not-for-profit civil society organizations, think tanks, cultural and arts organizations, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Jordan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Particular consideration will be given to programs with strategic and sustained activities for a duration of 12-18 months, as well as to applications that integrate multiple aspects of U.S. public diplomacy (e.g. American Spaces, Regional English Language Office, youth and opinion leaders, alumni outreach, etc.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Amman |
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