U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement

The summary for the U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the US Mission to Jordan, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement: The U.S. Embassy in Jordan Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement (APS), outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. (Please note that although the maximum amount that can be awarded is $500,000, cost effectiveness of programs is a key factor in determining which applicants are funded.)Purpose of Grants: The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Jordan invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Jordan through public diplomacy programming that highlights shared values, promotes bilateral cooperation, and builds mutual understanding. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with an American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Federal Grant Title:	U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement
Federal Agency Name:	US Mission to Jordan (DOS-JOR)
Grant Categories:	Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA) Community Development Education Employment Labor and Training Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	PAS-JOR-FY21-001
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	19.040
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	July 15th, 2021
Original Application Deadline:	July 15th, 2021
Posted Date:	December 16th, 2020
Creation Date:	December 16th, 2020
Archive Date:	August 14th, 2021
Total Program Funding:	$500,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$500,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$25,000
Expected Number of Awards:	6
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	December 16th, 2020

Category Explanation: Youth leadership and engagement programs;  Participatory and/or problem-solving programs , e.g., “tech camps,” “hackathons,” and other hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, master classes, and exhibitions; Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;  Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Sports tournaments, programs and workshops (including for trainers, referees, players);  Youth and girls empowerment programs;  Culinary exchanges and capacity building (e.g., through women collectives); Internships, career counselling, business startup, and entrepreneurship programs.  Training on teaching best practices for teachers and academic and professional lectures.  Specialized English instruction for professionals and foundational English courses for audiences in disadvantaged and/or under-represented areas.
Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Individuals - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility: •Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;•Individuals; and,•Non-profit or governmental/quasi-governmental educational institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. An individuals can apply for up to $150,000 in funding.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Amman
Email: [email protected]
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