U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Palestinian audiences)
🏛 U.S. Mission to Jerusalem
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S., Israeli, or Palestinian nonprofits and educational institutions working on public diplomacy projects targeting Palestinian audiences.
Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and NGOs are eligible. Public and private educational institutions in these three jurisdictions are also eligible.
Projects must address at least one strategic goal: advancing U.S. economic interests, promoting health-tech cooperation, supporting Christian tourism, advancing education technology, or countering malign influences.
Projects run up to 18 months and require awards between $50,000 and $250,000. No cost-sharing is required.
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Program 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application form)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Statement of work with timeline
- Organizational capacity/qualifications
- Evaluation and measurement plan
Program contact
- 👤 Raymond Saleh Grantor
- 📧 jerusalempdjapplications@state.gov
- 📞 972546788500
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S., Israeli, or Palestinian nonprofits, think tanks, NGOs, and educational institutions can apply. For-profit organizations are not eligible.
What must projects accomplish?
Projects must address at least one of five strategic goals. These include advancing U.S. economic interests, promoting health-tech cooperation, or countering malign influences.
When is the deadline and when can projects start?
Applications are due August 6, 2026. Funded projects can begin as early as September 29, 2026.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000 per project. No cost-sharing is required from applicants.
How long can projects run?
Projects have a maximum duration of 18 months. This allows sufficient time to implement and measure results.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly align your project to one of the five strategic goals early in your proposal. Show how it advances American leadership and excellence.
- Define measurable outcomes and evaluation metrics upfront. The State Department prioritizes evidence of impact.
- Include a strong needs assessment for Palestinian audiences. Show evidence of demand and existing gaps.
- Build partnerships across U.S., Israeli, and Palestinian communities where possible. Collaboration strengthens applications.
- Budget realistically for 18 months. Account for local context challenges and ensure sustainability planning.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Not explicitly mapping the project to one of the five strategic goals. Applications must clearly state which goal is addressed.
Proposing vague outcomes or immeasurable objectives. State Department grants demand concrete metrics and evaluation data.
Failing to demonstrate deep understanding of Palestinian audiences and local context. Generic approaches to public diplomacy are unlikely to succeed.
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