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Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings

Due Aug 31, 2026·32 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
U.S. Mission to Jordan
Method
Grant
Category
Grant · Discretionary · CFDA 19.040
PIN
PAS-JOR-FY26-004
Location
California
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The U.S. Mission to Jordan is offering a grant for a 21-month public diplomacy film program titled 'Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings'.
  • The program will host one film screening per month from October 2026 through June 2028, showcasing classic American sports films.
  • The program targets 1,000 youth participants aged 16–25.
  • Applications must be submitted via email only to AmmanGrants@state.gov.
  • The estimated total program funding is $100,000, with an award floor of $80,000 and a ceiling of $100,000.
  • The procurement method is Grant.
  • The post date is 2026-07-22 and the due date is 2026-08-31.
  • Requirement: Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, or nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status.

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Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Amman announces an open competition to implement a program titled Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings. Reel American is a 21-month public diplomacy film program designed to showcase American excellence in sports and build excitement ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Beginning in October 2026 and continuing through June 2028, the program will host one film screening per month, showcasing classic American sports films that highlight the nation's rich athletic history and tradition of competitive excellence.

The program targets 1,000 youth participants, ages 16–25, engaging the next generation of global leaders, athletes, and cultural ambassadors at a pivotal moment in their personal and professional development. Through curated screenings and accompanying discussions, participants will gain insight into American values such as teamwork, perseverance, and competition.

This program directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by celebrating America's proven capacity to host large-scale international events and by reinforcing the United States' legacy of sports excellence on the world stage. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in 2028, Reel American promotes a positive narrative of American achievement and lays the groundwork for successful public engagement throughout the Olympic cycle.

Applications must be submitted via email only to AmmanGrants@state.gov. Submissions through Grants.gov will not be accepted.

Contact

Name
Noor A AlNoubani Resource Coordination Specialist
Phone
0096265906578
Full source recordfrom Grants.gov
Detail
Id
363271
Ost
POSTED
Cfdas
Id
434662
Cfda Number
19.040
Program Title
Public Diplomacy Programs
Opportunity Id
363271
Listed
L
Doc Type
synopsis
Flag2006
N
Revision
0
Synopsis
Version
1
Send Email
Y
Agency Code
DOS-JOR
Agency Name
Noor A AlNoubani Resource Coordination Specialist
Award Floor
80000
Agency Phone
0096265906578
Archive Date
Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Jul 22, 2026 03:48:49 AM EDT
Posting Date
Jul 22, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling
100000
Response Date
Aug 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Synopsis Desc
<p>The U.S. Department of State’s <span style="color: black;">Embassy Amman ann</span>ounces an open competition to implement a program titled <em>Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings.&nbsp;Reel American</em> is a 21-month public diplomacy film program designed to showcase American excellence in sports and build excitement ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Beginning in October 2026 and continuing through June 2028, the program will host one film screening per month, showcasing classic American sports films that highlight the nation's rich athletic history and tradition of competitive excellence.</p> <p>The program targets 1,000 youth participants, ages 16–25, engaging the next generation of global leaders, athletes, and cultural ambassadors at a pivotal moment in their personal and professional development. Through curated screenings and accompanying discussions, participants will gain insight into American values such as teamwork, perseverance, and competition.</p> <p>This program directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by celebrating America's proven capacity to host large-scale international events and by reinforcing the United States' legacy of sports excellence on the world stage. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in 2028, <em>Reel American</em> promotes a positive narrative of American achievement and lays the groundwork for successful public engagement throughout the Olympic cycle.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Applications must be submitted via email only to AmmanGrants@state.gov. Submissions through Grants.gov will not be accepted.</strong></p> <p><br></p>
Agency Details
Code
JOR
Seed
DOS-JOR
Agency Code
DOS-JOR
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to Jordan
Top Agency Code
DOS
Opportunity Id
363271
Applicant Types
Id
"12"
Description
"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"
Id
"06"
Description
"Public and State controlled institutions of higher education"
Id
"20"
Description
"Private institutions of higher education"
Archive Date Str
2026-09-30-00-00-00
Number Of Awards
1
Posting Date Str
2026-07-22-00-00-00
Create Time Stamp
Jul 22, 2026 03:58:37 AM EDT
Last Updated Date
Jul 22, 2026 03:48:49 AM EDT
Response Date Str
2026-08-31-00-00-00
Estimated Funding
100000
Top Agency Details
Code
DOS
Seed
DOS
Agency Code
DOS
Agency Name
Department of State
Top Agency Code
DOS
Agency Address Desc
For Questions, please contact
Agency Contact Desc
Public Diplomacy Section U.S. Embassy Amman
Agency Contact Name
Noor A AlNoubani Resource Coordination Specialist
Agency Contact Email
AmmanGrants@state.gov
Agency Contact Phone
0096265906578
Create Time Stamp Str
2026-07-22-03-58-37
Funding Instruments
Id
"G"
Description
"Grant"
Award Floor Formatted
80,000
Award Ceiling Formatted
100,000
Agency Contact Email Desc
For Questions, please contact
Applicant Eligibility Desc
The following organizations are eligible to apply: &#9679; Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations &#9679; Public and private educational institutions
Estimated Funding Formatted
100,000
Funding Activity Categories
Id
"AR"
Description
"Arts"
Funding Activity Category Desc
The U.S. Department of State&rsquo;s Embassy Amman announces an open competition to implement a program titled Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings. Reel American is a 21-month public diplomacy film program designed to showcase American excellence in sports and build excitement ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Beginning in October 2026 and continuing through June 2028, the program will host one film screening per month, showcasing classic American sports films that highlight the nation's rich athletic history and tradition of competitive excellence.
Draft Mode
N
Publisher Uid
Nourn
Agency Details
Code
JOR
Seed
DOS-JOR
Agency Code
DOS-JOR
Agency Name
U.S. Mission to Jordan
Top Agency Code
DOS
Original Due Date
Aug 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Assist Compatible
No
Opportunity Title
Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings
Owning Agency Code
DOS-JOR
Top Agency Details
Code
DOS
Seed
DOS
Agency Code
DOS
Agency Name
Department of State
Top Agency Code
DOS
Forecast Hist Count
0
Opportunity Number
PAS-JOR-FY26-004
Syn Post Date In Past
Yes
Synopsis Hist Count
0
Opportunity Category
Category
D
Description
Discretionary
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Folder Name
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Folder Type
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Zip Lob Size
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Created Date
Jul 22, 2026 03:56:52 AM EDT
Opportunity Id
363271
Last Updated Date
Jul 22, 2026 03:58:37 AM EDT
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Search
Id
363271
Title
Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings
Agency
U.S. Mission to Jordan
Number
PAS-JOR-FY26-004
Doc Type
synopsis
Cfda List
19.040
Open Date
07/22/2026
Close Date
08/31/2026
Opp Status
posted
Agency Code
DOS-JOR
State By
gazetteer
Cat Review
At
Jul 29, 2026
Method
openrouter
Taxonomy
construction
Categorized By
llm

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