U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Alumni Annual Program Statement | PAS JOR FY21 002

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JOR FY21 002

The U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section (PAS) Alumni Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number PAS JOR FY21 002) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Jordan. It is designed to fund projects proposed and led by alumni of U.S. Embassy Amman-affiliated programs, with the overall aim of helping alumni turn their exchange and training experiences into practical, community-facing initiatives in Jordan. Because it is issued as an Annual Program Statement, it functions as a framework that lays out PAS priorities and strategic themes for the year, along with the procedures applicants must follow when submitting funding requests. Final awards depend on the availability of appropriated funds.

The program specifically supports projects initiated by eligible alumni who previously participated in PAS Amman-managed exchange programs, as well as alumni of the English Access Microscholarship Program in Jordan and the Inspire program in Jordan. In other words, the target applicants are people who already have a connection to PAS-supported educational and professional exchange efforts, and who can propose credible follow-on activities that extend the impact of those programs into broader communities.

Funding is offered through either grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of expected involvement and oversight by the U.S. government during implementation. The maximum award amount is capped at $25,000 per project, and the opportunity anticipated making about six awards. The activity areas described for this funding include arts and cultural affairs, community development, education, employment, and labor and training, which signals that PAS is open to a range of project types as long as they align with public diplomacy goals and the strategic themes described in the Annual Program Statement.

Eligibility, as listed in the opportunity data, includes individuals and nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This means proposals can come directly from alumni as individuals, or from eligible nonprofit entities working with alumni leadership, as long as the applicant meets the stated requirements in the full guidance. The opportunity was created on December 7, 2020, and the original closing date was July 8, 2021, indicating it was part of the FY21 funding cycle.

At a practical level, applicants should expect that competitive proposals will clearly show alumni leadership, a well-defined public benefit in Jordan, and a plan that fits within the funding ceiling. Since PAS emphasizes adherence to submission instructions, applicants would need to follow the announced procedures closely, including any required formats, budgets, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and documentation that demonstrates alumni status and eligibility.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Jordan in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), community development, education, employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Amman Public Affairs Section Alumni 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 07, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 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 $25,000.00 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.

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