# American Corners in Jordan

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0001501-american-corners-in-jordan/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355281

> Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs offered grants of up to $45,000 (at least $30,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $45,000 in total. Applications closed on September 9, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0001501 |
| Agency | Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 9, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $45,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $45,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.441 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

The following registered non- profit organizations from U.S. and Jordan are eligible to apply: • Registered Not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy of Amman of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that the Embassy invites not-for-profit organizations to submit applications to carry out a year-long slate of cultural activities, U.S. Embassy alumni activities, job skills training, U.S. higher education opportunities, climate change awareness sessions, media literacy development activities, and technical skill activities for Jordanian youth. Programming will take place in the three established “American Corners” in Jordan (e.g. in Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid), as well as “pop up” spaces throughout Jordan. The information below outlines the thematic and programmatic priorities, as well as procedures for submitting requests for funding.

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0001501 still open?

No. It closed on September 9, 2024.

### Who can apply for American Corners in Jordan?

Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for American Corners in Jordan?

Closed September 9, 2024. 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 $45,000 each. About $45,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.