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ISR-PD-APS-26-001: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Closed Closed July 22, 2026 Opportunity ISR-PD-APS-26-001

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 Israel notices from 2026.

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.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 23, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJune 23, 2026
DeadlineJuly 22, 2026
Archived by Grants.govAugust 21, 2026

Who can apply

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

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

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 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.

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.

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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.

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