# Establishing the U.S. Palestinian Affairs Unit eHub

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/paupdfy21009-establishing-the-u-s-palestinian-affairs-unit-ehub/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/335094

> U.S. Mission to Jerusalem offered grants of up to $55,000 (at least $40,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $55,000 in total. Applications closed on September 1, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAUPDFY21009 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Jerusalem |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 1, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $55,000 |
| Award floor | $40,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $55,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.021 |

## Who can apply

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

See Section C 'Eligibility Information' of NOFO No. PAUPDFY21009

## What the grant funds

Entrepreneurship is not new to the Palestinian territories. However, business people in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza face significant obstacles including limited resources and access to investors and markets abroad, in addition to practical experience in business development and partnerships with individuals who can transfer know-how and expertise. While the energy of Palestinian young entrepreneurs and business people is palpable, navigating current rules and regulations is complex, and access to the larger entrepreneurial eco-system and general support for innovative ideas is lacking. While new small businesses sprout up every day, there is not a sustainable environment to equip entrepreneurs with the tools needed to scale their businesses. Through the establishment of the U.S. PAU eHub as a center to focus on economic, entrepreneurial, and advanced employment skills, the Palestinian Affairs Unit of the U.S. Embassy aims to help young entrepreneurs realize that they can successfully develop their businesses and have a positive impact on their community. The eHub will utilize the networks and convening power of the PAU’s public diplomacy programming—including the ability to gather stakeholders, access to American business expertise, connections to international businesses, American educational tools, and more—to advance the Palestinian entrepreneurial ecosystem by empowering the Palestinian business community.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAUPDFY21009 still open?

No. It closed on September 1, 2021.

### Who can apply for Establishing the U.S. Palestinian Affairs Unit eHub?

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 Establishing the U.S. Palestinian Affairs Unit eHub?

Closed September 1, 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 $55,000 each. About $55,000 in total for one award.

### 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.