ISR-PD-APS-26-001: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Closed
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.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 22, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 21, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 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 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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