U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement | PAS JOR FY21 001

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JOR FY21 001

The U.S. Embassy in Amman, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), is offering funding under its Public Diplomacy Grants Program via an Annual Program Statement (APS). This APS serves as a standing announcement that explains what PAS is looking to support, the strategic themes it prioritizes, and how applicants should submit proposals. The overall goal is to fund public diplomacy programs that deepen ties between the United States and Jordan by emphasizing shared values, encouraging practical cooperation, and building mutual understanding between people and institutions in both countries.

A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American component. That can be an American cultural element or a tangible connection to the United States through American experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The intent behind this requirement is to ensure projects meaningfully promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives while also supporting constructive engagement with Jordanian audiences. In practice, competitive proposals typically show exactly how U.S. participation will be integrated into the program design rather than added as a symbolic or minimal feature.

The opportunity is administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Jordan, and is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity. Funding instruments may be either grants or cooperative agreements, which generally means that for some awards the Embassy may expect closer involvement or coordination during implementation (common with cooperative agreements). The program supports activities across several categories, including arts and cultural affairs, community development, education, employment, labor, and training, as well as other related public diplomacy areas described in the solicitation materials.

The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $500,000, though the Embassy emphasizes that cost effectiveness is a major factor in funding decisions. In other words, applicants should not assume that requesting the maximum amount improves competitiveness; proposals are more likely to be favored when the budget is realistic, well-justified, and clearly linked to outcomes. The Embassy anticipated making around six awards under this announcement, with final selections dependent on the availability of appropriated funds.

Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific category), individuals, and other applicants as further clarified in the eligibility section of the APS. The listing includes CFDA number 19.040, and the funding opportunity is identified as PAS JOR FY21 001. The APS was created on December 16, 2020, with an original closing date of July 15, 2021, indicating a defined application window for that cycle.

In summary, this grant opportunity is designed for organizations or individuals that can run well-structured, cost-effective public diplomacy programs in Jordan that visibly incorporate American expertise or culture and that advance U.S.-Jordan engagement through shared values, cooperation, and mutual understanding.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Jordan in the 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) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: 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).

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