U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Cooperative agreements of $25,000 to $250,000 support up to 12-month public diplomacy projects in Israel for eligible nonprofits, educational institutions, or individuals that advance specified U.S. economic, security, peace, arts/culture, or alumni-network objectives.
RESTRICTED TO: NONPROFITS · INDIVIDUALS FELLOWSHIP
⚑ Cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. · Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, but the notice does not list a separate university restriction. · Projects must fit one of five prescribed public-diplomacy goals; measurable results required. · Award size and duration are limited: $25,000-$250,000 for up to 12 months.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 43 partial | peripheral portfolio topic: national_security_defense; signature methods: community engaged, policy analysis, surveys longitudinal; social/behavioral work is minor; funds other — not a research fit |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 25 weak | technical depth: minor; funds other (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
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.
Eligibility
• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Manuel Sassin Grantor <TelAvivGrants@state.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Federal (generic) conventions SEE A FEDERAL EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Federal (generic)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.