OFOP0001501: American Corners in Jordan
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 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs notices from 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 8, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$45,000
- Award floor$30,000
- Total funding$45,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 8, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 9, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past ECA – American Spaces awards averaged $19,857; this notice allows up to $45,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, ECA – American Spaces (19.441) awarded $35.9 million across 1,809 grant awards, an average of $19,857 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 281 | $4.4 million | |
| Project Harmony Inc | Vermont | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo | 7 | $725,213 | |
| Charities Aid Foundation (Southern Africa) | 3 | $638,198 | |
| SRI Lanka Development Journalist Forum | 8 | $628,062 |
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 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.
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