PAUPDFY21001: Alumni Opportunity Grants
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 Jerusalem notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Jerusalem offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $50,000 in total. Applications closed on June 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 26, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20,000
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$50,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 15, 2021 |
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)
Eligible primary applicants for grant funding must be Palestinian alumni (individuals) of USG programs or Palestinian not-for-profit organizations (NGOs) based in Jerusalem, the West Bank, or Gaza, submitting projects with significant alumni involvement in which an alumni individual or alumni team will have a significant and leading role in the planning and implementation of the project to be supported with Alumni Small Grant Program funds.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa awards averaged $94,415; this notice allows up to $20,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Public Diplomacy Section of the Palestinian Affairs Unit (PAU-PD) announces a limited competition for a grant through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Palestinian Alumni of U.S. Government (USG) Exchange and Public Diplomacy Programs from Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza are invited to submit proposals that encourage alumni networking, professional development, and civic involvement and build on the strong links between the people of the United States and Palestinian people and institutions. Through this program, the U.S. government seeks to support USG exchange and program alumni-led initiatives which support the PAU-PD mission: to advance a comprehensive, lasting, negotiated peace between Israelis and Palestinians and the development of a prosperous, stable, and transparent Palestinian society, economy and system of governance through substantive engagement with American people, institutions, ideas and ideals in order to improve American-Palestinian relations and create greater opportunities for mutually beneficial partnership and cooperation.
Who has won Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa (19.021) awarded $55.5 million across 588 grant awards, an average of $94,415 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. | District of Columbia | 67 | $7.9 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 9 | $7.0 million |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 9 | $5.8 million |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Indiana | 1 | $3.9 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 72 | $3.1 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 PAUPDFY21001 still open?
No. It closed on June 15, 2021.
Who can apply for Alumni Opportunity Grants?
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 Alumni Opportunity Grants?
Closed June 15, 2021. 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 $20,000 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.