# Entrepreneurial Approaches to Addressing Social Exclusion Factors of Vulnerable Youth in Jordan

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-jor-fy23-005-entrepreneurial-approaches-to-addressing-social-exclusion/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346963

> U.S. Mission to Jordan offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 5, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-JOR-FY23-005 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Jordan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 5, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

The following U.S. and Jordanian organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions To be considered for funding under this opportunity, applicants SHALL:• Have demonstrable previous experience working in Jordan. This should be addressed within the project narrative section of your application.• Meet ALL the registration requirements listed below.• Meet any requirements listed as MANDATORY in Other Eligibility Considerations, below.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Amman announces an open competition for eligible not-for-profit organizations to submit proposals to design and implement projects that leverage or build innovative digital platforms and channels to reach and engage with Jordanian youth to address one or more of the following challenges: Unemployment or underemployment of underserved youth outside Amman; lack of gender parity in the workforce, with an emphasis on women in security and justice sectors; gender-based violence, honor killings, substance use, and/or gang violence; and low rates of political participation among youth. Program Objectives: The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Amman is soliciting proposals from eligible organizations for innovative and inclusive whole-of-society approaches to engaging youth between 12-35 years of age that includes a component(s) of gaming/gamification and/or strategic communications campaigns in order to address factors of social exclusion and discontent among underserved or underrepresented youth in Jordanian society in an effort to help mitigate vulnerabilities to recruitment and radicalization. The program’s goals are to design audience-driven tools and projects that focus on building the critical thinking and problem solving skills of youth, aged 12-35, to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to remain proactive in identifying and addressing factors of social exclusion; push and pull factors influencing and driving recruitment efforts by extremist and violent groups; and building the skills of those most vulnerable to being exploited by malign actors, all in an effort to ensure participants are able to actively identify and mitigate rising and existing threats, and create and amplify alternative or counter narratives on identity, agency, and belonging. Proposals should outline how they support the Jordanian government’s efforts in building the capacity of youth. Successful applicants will plan to co-design audience-centric, partner-led, and contextually relevant programs and tools. Applicants should consider multi-stakeholder approaches that bring together or coordinate the actions of central and local government or law enforcement as well as civil society, religious communities, academia, the private sector, local accelerators and incubators.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-JOR-FY23-005 still open?

No. It closed on June 5, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Entrepreneurial Approaches to Addressing Social Exclusion Factors of Vulnerable Youth in Jordan?

U.S. Mission to Jordan accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Entrepreneurial Approaches to Addressing Social Exclusion Factors of Vulnerable Youth in Jordan?

Closed June 5, 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 $500,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 2 awards.

### 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.