# U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/isr-pd-aps-26-001-u-s-embassy-jerusalem-public-diplomacy-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362901

> U.S. Mission to Israel offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 22, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ISR-PD-APS-26-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Israel |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 22, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| 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)

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals

## 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 in Israel. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, with a project duration of up to 12 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: 1. Advance U.S. economic interests and technological leadership 2. Counter malign influence and promote free speech 3. Promote President Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan 4. Advance U.S. interests through American arts and culture 5. Engage alumni networks to advance U.S. interests 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, education institutions, or individuals to achieve these goals. Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by July 22, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 1, 2026. For more information, contact TelAvivGrants@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 ISR-PD-APS-26-001 still open?

No. It closed on July 22, 2026.

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

U.S. Mission to Israel 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?

Closed July 22, 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.

### 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.