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U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

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Issuing agency
U.S. Mission to Israel
Method
Cooperative Agreement
Category
Grant · Discretionary · CFDA 19.040
PIN
ISR-PD-APS-26-001
Location
Nationwide
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
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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 in Israel. This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, with a project duration of up to 12 months. Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals:

  1. Advance U.S. economic interests and technological leadership

  2. Counter malign influence and promote free speech

  3. Promote President Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan

  4. Advance U.S. interests through American arts and culture

  5. Engage alumni networks to advance U.S. interests

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, education institutions, or individuals to achieve these goals.

Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by July 22, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 1, 2026. For more information, contact TelAvivGrants@state.gov. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.

Contact

Name
Manuel Sassin Grantor
Phone
972505804273
Full source recordfrom Grants.gov
Detail
Id
362901
Ost
POSTED
Cfdas
Id
434223
Cfda Number
19.040
Program Title
Public Diplomacy Programs
Opportunity Id
362901
Listed
L
Doc Type
synopsis
Flag2006
N
Forecast
Version
2
Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Award Floor
25000
Fiscal Year
2026
Archive Date
Jun 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Jun 22, 2026 08:02:13 AM EDT
Mod Comments
Updated Archive Date
Posting Date
Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling
250000
Forecast Desc
<p><span style="color: black;">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 in Israel.&nbsp;This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, with a project duration of up to 12 months.&nbsp;Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance U.S. economic interests and technological leadership</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counter malign influence and promote free speech</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote President Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance U.S. interests through American arts and culture</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Engage alumni networks to advance U.S. interests</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">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 </span>deliver measurable results.</p><p><span style="color: black;">This APS seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations, education institutions, or individuals to achieve these goals. </span></p><p>Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application.&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">&nbsp;</span>Applications must be submitted by July 22, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 1, 2026.&nbsp;For more information, contact TelAvivGrants@state.gov. <strong>&nbsp;Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
Agency Details
Code
ISR
Seed
DOS-ISR
Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to Israel
Top Agency Code
DOS
Opportunity Id
362901
Applicant Types
Id
"25"
Description
"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"
Archive Date Str
2026-06-22-00-00-00
Posting Date Str
2026-06-23-00-00-00
Create Time Stamp
Jun 23, 2026 06:54:29 AM EDT
Last Updated Date
Jun 23, 2026 06:54:29 AM EDT
Estimated Funding
1000000
Agency Contact Name
Tel Aviv Grants
Agency Contact Email
TelAvivGrants@state.gov
Agency Contact Phone
N/A
Create Time Stamp Str
2026-06-23-06-54-29
Funding Instruments
Id
"CA"
Description
"Cooperative Agreement"
Award Floor Formatted
25,000
Award Ceiling Formatted
250,000
Agency Contact Email Desc
TelAvivGrants@state.gov
Applicant Eligibility Desc
&bull; Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations &bull; Public and private educational institutions&bull; Individuals
Estimated Funding Formatted
1,000,000
Funding Activity Categories
Id
"O"
Description
"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"
Est Application Response Date
Jul 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Funding Activity Category Desc
Public Diplomacy
Est Application Response Date Str
2026-07-22-00-00-00
Revision
2
Synopsis
Version
1
Send Email
Y
Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Agency Name
Manuel Sassin Grantor
Award Floor
25000
Agency Phone
972505804273
Archive Date
Aug 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Jun 23, 2026 06:54:29 AM EDT
Posting Date
Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling
250000
Response Date
Jul 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Synopsis Desc
<p><span style="color: black;">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 in Israel.&nbsp;This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, with a project duration of up to 12 months.&nbsp;Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: </span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance U.S. economic interests and technological leadership</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counter malign influence and promote free speech</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote President Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance U.S. interests through American arts and culture</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Engage alumni networks to advance U.S. interests</span></p> <p><span style="color: black;">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 </span>deliver measurable results.</p> <p><span style="color: black;">This APS seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations, education institutions, or individuals to achieve these goals. </span></p> <p>Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application.&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">&nbsp;</span>Applications must be submitted by July 22, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 1, 2026.&nbsp;For more information, contact TelAvivGrants@state.gov. <strong>&nbsp;Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
Agency Details
Code
ISR
Seed
DOS-ISR
Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to Israel
Top Agency Code
DOS
Opportunity Id
362901
Applicant Types
Id
"25"
Description
"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"
Archive Date Str
2026-08-21-00-00-00
Posting Date Str
2026-06-23-00-00-00
Create Time Stamp
Jun 23, 2026 06:54:29 AM EDT
Last Updated Date
Jun 23, 2026 06:54:29 AM EDT
Response Date Str
2026-07-22-00-00-00
Estimated Funding
1000000
Top Agency Details
Code
DOS
Seed
DOS
Agency Code
DOS
Agency Name
Department of State
Top Agency Code
DOS
Agency Address Desc
TelAvivGrants@state.gov
Agency Contact Desc
TelAvivGrants
Agency Contact Name
Manuel Sassin Grantor
Agency Contact Email
TelAvivGrants@state.gov
Agency Contact Phone
972505804273
Create Time Stamp Str
2026-06-23-06-54-29
Funding Instruments
Id
"CA"
Description
"Cooperative Agreement"
Award Floor Formatted
25,000
Award Ceiling Formatted
250,000
Agency Contact Email Desc
TelAvivGrants@state.gov
Applicant Eligibility Desc
&bull; Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations &bull; Public and private educational institutions &bull; Individuals
Estimated Funding Formatted
1,000,000
Funding Activity Categories
Id
"O"
Description
"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"
Funding Activity Category Desc
Public Diplomacy
Draft Mode
N
Publisher Uid
sassinmx@state.gov
Agency Details
Code
ISR
Seed
DOS-ISR
Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Agency Name
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Top Agency Code
DOS
Opportunity Pkgs
Id
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Listed
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Dialect
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Family Id
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Mimetype
application/pdf
Extension
pdf
Package Id
PKG00293434
Cfda Number
19.040
Last Update
Jun 23, 2026 06:58:16 AM EDT
Closing Date
Jul 22, 2026
Contact Info
TelAvivGrants@state.gov
Opening Date
Jun 23, 2026
Program Title
Public Diplomacy Programs
Agency Details
Code
"ISR"
Seed
"DOS-ISR"
Agency Code
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Agency Name
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Top Agency Code
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Closing Date Str
2026-07-22-00-00-00
Is Multi Project
N
Opening Date Str
2026-06-23-00-00-00
Topportunity Id
362901
Opportunity Title
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Owning Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Top Agency Details
Code
"DOS"
Seed
"DOS"
Agency Code
"DOS"
Agency Name
"Department of State"
Top Agency Code
"DOS"
Opportunity Number
ISR-PD-APS-26-001
Electronic Required
Y
Open To Applicant Type
3
Workspace Compatible Flag
Y
Expected Application Count
10
Original Due Date
Jul 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Assist Compatible
No
Opportunity Title
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Owning Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Top Agency Details
Code
DOS
Seed
DOS
Agency Code
DOS
Agency Name
Department of State
Top Agency Code
DOS
Forecast Hist Count
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Opportunity Number
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Syn Post Date In Past
Yes
Synopsis Hist Count
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Opportunity Category
Category
D
Description
Discretionary
Forecast Modified Fields
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Opportunity History Details
Cfdas
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Listed
L
Forecast
Version
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Revision
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Opp Hist Id
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Send Email
"Y"
Action Date
"Jun 23, 2026 06:54:29 AM EDT"
Action Type
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Agency Code
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Award Floor
"25000"
Fiscal Year
2026
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Jun 22, 2026 08:02:13 AM EDT"
Posting Date
"Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Award Ceiling
"250000"
Forecast Desc
"<p><span style=\"color: black;\">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 in Israel.&nbsp;This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, with a project duration of up to 12 months.&nbsp;Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance U.S. economic interests and technological leadership</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counter malign influence and promote free speech</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote President Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance U.S. interests through American arts and culture</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Engage alumni networks to advance U.S. interests</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">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 </span>deliver measurable results.</p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\">This APS seeks to partner with eligible entities, including not-for-profit organizations, education institutions, or individuals to achieve these goals. </span></p>\n<p>Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;</span>Applications must be submitted by July 22, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 1, 2026.&nbsp;For more information, contact TelAvivGrants@state.gov. <strong>&nbsp;Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>"
Agency Details
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"1,000,000"
Funding Activity Categories
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Est Application Response Date
"Jul 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Funding Activity Category Desc
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Est Application Response Date Str
"2026-07-22-00-00-00"
Revision
1
Opp Hist Id
Revision
1
Opportunity Id
362901
Publisher Uid
sassinmx@state.gov
Opportunity Id
362901
Opportunity Title
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Owning Agency Code
DOS-ISR
Opportunity Number
ISR-PD-APS-26-001
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Category
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Description
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Created Date
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Opportunity Id
362901
Last Updated Date
Jun 23, 2026 06:52:25 AM EDT
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Id
362901
Title
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Agency
U.S. Mission to Israel
Number
ISR-PD-APS-26-001
Doc Type
synopsis
Cfda List
19.040
Open Date
06/23/2026
Close Date
07/22/2026
Opp Status
posted
Agency Code
DOS-ISR

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