U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)
Agency: U.S. Mission to Jerusalem
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_001_-_Proposal_Template.docx | Attachment 001 - Proposal Template | Jul 7, 2026 11:07 AM UTC |
| Attachment_003_-_PDS_Budget_Narrative_Sample_Template.xlsx | Attachment 003 - Budget Template | Jul 7, 2026 11:07 AM UTC |
| Attachment_002_-_Applicant_Organization_Information_AOI_Survey.docx | Attachment 002 - Applicant Organization Information Survey | Jul 7, 2026 11:07 AM UTC |
| EMBJPD26002-FY26_PD_APS.pdf | Full Announcement | Jul 7, 2026 10:07 AM UTC |
| SF424_4_0-V4.0-Instructions.pdf | SF424-Instructions | Jul 7, 2026 10:28 AM UTC |
| SF424_4_0-V4.0_1.pdf | SF424 | Jul 7, 2026 10:29 AM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | SF424-A | Jul 7, 2026 10:29 AM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0-Instructions.pdf | SF424A-Instructions | Jul 7, 2026 10:30 AM UTC |
| SF424B-V1.1-Instructions.pdf | SF424B-Instructions | Jul 7, 2026 10:31 AM UTC |
| SF424B-V1.1.pdf | SF424B | Jul 7, 2026 10:31 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 6, 2026
Award
$1,000,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EMBJPD26002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
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
History
Version:
7
Posted date:
July 7, 2026
Archive date:
--
