# Gaza Private Sector Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/opapdfy23007-gaza-private-sector-initiative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348602

> U.S. Mission to Jerusalem offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $50,000 in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OPAPDFY23007 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Jerusalem |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.021 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible primary applicants for grant funding must be Palestinian or American not-for-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs), associations, non-profit higher education institutions, or non-profit social enterprises based in Gaza.

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs (OPA) invites Palestinian or American not-for-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs), associations, non-profit higher education institutions, or non-profit social enterprises based in Gaza to submit proposals to design and implement a project which supports private sector growth and economic development in Gaza. This program must be designed to implement activities that advance the applicant’s goals and the U.S. OPA-PD mission, including but not limited to: 1) Building Palestinian institutions, both governmental and non-governmental, that effectively address the needs and aspirations of the Palestinian people; 2) Building a prosperous Palestinian economy, led by a thriving private sector, that provides equitable and inclusive economic opportunities and improves daily life for Palestinians.

## Questions people ask

### Is OPAPDFY23007 still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2023.

### Who can apply for Gaza Private Sector Initiative?

U.S. Mission to Jerusalem accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Gaza Private Sector Initiative?

Closed July 13, 2023. 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 $50,000 each. About $50,000 in total.

### Who has won Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc., World Learning Inc., International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. The program made 588 awards worth $55.5 million in that time.