PAUPDFY22004: Innovative Tourism Experiences
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 2022.
U.S. Mission to Jerusalem offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits. Applications closed on June 24, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 19, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | May 19, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 24, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 24, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The following types of applicants are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit American or Palestinian organizations based in or with experience and/or partners working in Jerusalem and/or the WestBank.
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 $50,000 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
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED "NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY" FOR FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION. Program Objectives: All proposed projects must aim to advance the PAU-PD mission goals stated above, contain a substantive American element, and achieve all of the following specific objectives: 1. An enhanced and more diversified Palestinian tourism sector. 2. Improved capacities of tourism-related Palestinian businesses and entrepreneurs. 3. Support for at least one of the following types of tourism: eco; cultural life, food, heritage and tradition; adventure, sports, and recreation. 4. Availability of additional English-language resources for the Palestinian tourism sector. 5. Improved knowledge and understanding among Palestinian people of American tourists’ interests and demands, American tourism industry expertise and best practices, and opportunities for U.S.-Palestinian partnerships.
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 PAUPDFY22004 still open?
No. It closed on June 24, 2022.
Who can apply for Innovative Tourism Experiences?
U.S. Mission to Jerusalem accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Innovative Tourism Experiences?
Closed June 24, 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 $50,000 each.
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.
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