OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement
CategoryExplanation: Youth leadership and engagement programs; &#61623; Participatory and/or problem-solving programs , e.g., &#8220;tech camps,&#8221; &#8220;hackathons,&#8221; and other hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs;   Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, master classes, and exhibitions; &#61623;Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; &#61623;  Professional and academic exchanges and programs;  Sports tournaments, programs and workshops (including for trainers, referees, players); &#61623; Youth and girls empowerment programs; &#61623; Culinary exchanges and capacity building (e.g., through women collectives);    Internships, career counselling, business startup, and entrepreneurship programs. &#61623; Training on teaching best practices for teachers and academic and professional lectures. &#61623; Specialized English instruction for professionals and foundational English courses for audiences in disadvantaged and/or under-represented areas.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: &#8226;Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience;&#8226;Individuals; and,&#8226;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.
Description: 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantorContactText: Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Amman &lt;br/&gt;Email: AmmanGrants@state.gov