# U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/embjpd26002-u-s-embassy-jerusalem-public-diplomacy-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363046

> U.S. Mission to Jerusalem offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EMBJPD26002 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Jerusalem |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

• U.S., Israeli, or Palestinian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and non-governmental organizations.• U.S., Israeli, or Palestinian public and private not-for-profit educational institutions.

## What the grant funds

U.S. Embassy Jerusalem’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement projects that advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests among Palestinian audiences. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, with a project duration of up to 18 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: 1. Advance U.S. economic interests and technological leadership 2. Promote U.S.-Israeli-Palestinian health-tech cooperation 3. Promote Christian tourism 4. Promote American excellence in education technology 5. Counter malign influences and promote free speech In addition to aligning with one of the strategic goals, applicants should clearly explain how they advance American leadership and excellence and how the projects deliver measurable results. This APS seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations or education institutions to achieve these goals. Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by August 06, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 29, 2026. For more information, contact JerusalemPDJApplications@state.gov Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.

## Questions people ask

### Is EMBJPD26002 still open?

No. It closed on August 6, 2026.

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)?

U.S. Mission to Jerusalem accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)?

Closed August 6, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.