Deadline: 15 September 2020
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
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 American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of possible public diplomacy grant activities include, but are not limited to:
- Youth leadership programs;
- Specialized English instruction for professionals and foundational English courses for audiences in disadvantaged and/or under-represented areas;
- Participatory and/or problem-solving workshops like “techcamps” and “hackathons;”
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; and
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs, either through virtual exchanges or in-person exchanges.
Priority Areas
- Promoting Jordan’s Economic Growth by:
- Developing “soft skills” to increase employability among university age youth;
- Encouraging women to join the workforce;
- Expanding the role of education and building career-development capacities to prepare young Jordanians for the workforce;
- Cultivating job skills for opportunities in fields such as film, the arts, and tourism;
- Promoting entrepreneurship and innovation; and
- Supporting English Language teaching and usage in Jordan.
- Supporting Jordan’s Civil Society by:
- Strengthening Jordanian civil society organizations through training, mentorship, and small grants opportunities;
- Promoting civic engagement and an active citizenry;
- Encouraging multiculturalism, critical thinking, constructive dialogue, diversity of thought, and innovative approaches to solving societal challenges;
- Empowering families and youth to take an active role in preventing violence and building social cohesion in their local communities; and
- Engaging diverse stakeholders to promote media literacy and combat hate speech, cyber bullying, and violent extremism.
- Promoting Mutual Understanding by:
- Increasing knowledge of U.S. culture, values, and policies; and
- Cultural, educational, or professional programs that feature U.S. experts or expertise.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
- Award Ceiling: $500,000
- Award Floor: $25,000
- Length of performance period: 1 to 24 months
Participants and Audiences
Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program, including numbers anticipated to be reached. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, while secondary audiences are those who will be reached by the project’s primary audiences, as a result of their participation. For example, in a teacher training program, the primary audience would be the teachers who will be trained, while the secondary audience would be their students. Audiences who are considered a priority for grants funded under this APS are:
- Jordanian youth, especially in areas outside of Amman or in traditionally underserved communities;
- Women and girls;
- Local decision-makers and community leaders;
- Teachers and academic professionals;
- Emerging leaders; and
- The creative and performing arts communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Jordan:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted in English by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324213