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EMBJPD26002: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)

Closed Closed August 6, 2026 Opportunity EMBJPD26002

This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Jerusalem notices from 2026.

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.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 7, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJuly 7, 2026
DeadlineAugust 6, 2026

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

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.

Category: Other.

Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees2,478$50.3 million
Meridian International CenterDistrict of Columbia27$6.5 million
American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc.District of Columbia72$4.7 million
Cultural Vistas, Inc.District of Columbia22$4.7 million
World Learning Inc.Vermont25$4.4 million

Top states: District of Columbia ($44.3 million), New York ($12.8 million), California ($12.3 million), Virginia ($5.3 million), Texas ($4.8 million).

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.

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.

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