# Opportunity Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/paupdfy22002-opportunity-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337420

> U.S. Mission to Jerusalem offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $500) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $75,000 in total. Applications closed on May 19, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAUPDFY22002 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Jerusalem |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 19, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $75,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.021 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED "NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY" FOR FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Diplomacy Section of the Palestinian Affairs Unit (PAU-PD) announces an open competition for a grant through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Opportunity Grants Program is designed to partner with Palestinian non-profit organizations and individuals to implement activities which advance the organization’s or individual’s goals and the PAU-PD mission: to advance a comprehensive and lasting peace through a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the development of a vibrant, representative, and responsive 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. Priority Region: Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza Program Objectives: Working primarily at the local level and using an evidence-based approach, all proposed projects must aim to advance the PAU-PD mission goals stated above, contain a substantive American element, and achieve at least one of the following specific objectives: 1. Foster entrepreneurship, critical thinking, or problem-solving skills among Palestinian youth, young professionals, and educators, particularly with disadvantaged populations. 2. Promote disability issues and rights, particularly in rural areas. 3. Improve mutual understanding between Palestinians and Americans through the arts, culture, or sports, particularly in terms of promoting resiliency and mental health, diversity and inclusion, environmental protection, and a strong civil society. Activities may include joint performances, exhibits, workshops, tournaments, trainings, and projects/works. 4. Support civil society organizations working on youth initiatives and civic participation, including to promote effective, nonviolent activism. 5. Provide students with skills and experiences needed to be more competitive for higher education and employment opportunities. May include soft skills, English skills, technology skills and other skills that will prepare them for success. 6. Support trade and economic growth through encouraging Palestinian businesses to adopt an outward orientation and integration into world supply chains. 7.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAUPDFY22002 still open?

No. It closed on May 19, 2022.

### Who can apply for Opportunity Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to Jerusalem accepted applications from nonprofits and individuals.

### What is the deadline for Opportunity Grants Program?

Closed May 19, 2022. 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 $25,000 each. About $75,000 in total across about 5 awards.

### 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.