§ Federal grant opportunity · EMBJPD26002

    U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)

    Raymond Saleh Grantor is accepting applications for U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences). The deadline is August 6, 2026 and the published award range is $50K – $250K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Raymond Saleh Grantor
    Application deadline
    August 6, 2026
    Award range
    $50K – $250K
    Eligibility
    • U.S., Israeli, or Palestinian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and non-governmental organizations.• U.S., Israeli, or Palestinian public and private not-for-profit educational institutions.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
    Opportunity number
    EMBJPD26002

    Program overview

    U.S. Embassy Jerusalem’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement projects that advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests among Palestinian audiences. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, with a project duration of up to 18 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: 1. Advance U.S. economic interests and technological leadership 2. Promote U.S.-Israeli-Palestinian health-tech cooperation 3. Promote Christian tourism 4. Promote American excellence in education technology 5. Counter malign influences and promote free speech In addition to aligning with one of the strategic goals, applicants should clearly explain how they advance American leadership and excellence and how the projects deliver measurable results. This APS seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations or education institutions to achieve these goals. Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by August 06, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 29, 2026. For more information, contact JerusalemPDJApplications@state.gov Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Raymond Saleh Grantor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 6, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

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