U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem’s Public Diplomacy Section is soliciting proposals through an Annual Program Statement for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 to advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests in Israel. Projects must align with at least one of five strategic goals: advancing U.S. economic interests and technological leadership; countering malign influence and promoting free speech; promoting President Trump’s 20-point Peace Plan; advancing U.S. interests through American arts and culture; or engaging alumni networks to support U.S. objectives. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects deliver measurable results, enhance American leadership and excellence, and directly contribute to U.S. foreign policy priorities, including improving America’s reputation among foreign governments and publics. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals, with proposals due by July 22, 2026, for projects beginning as early as September 1, 2026 and concluding within 12 months. All applications must use the prescribed SF-424 family forms, include a detailed budget in U.S. dollars using the provided template, submit CVs and one-page resumes for key personnel, provide letters of support from partners, and demonstrate compliance with federal regulations including 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 25, 2 CFR 170, 2 CFR 175, 2 CFR 182, and 2 CFR 183, as well as the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Organizations must maintain active registration in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier, while individuals are exempt from this requirement. Awards are subject to review for financial stability, management capacity, past performance, and audit history, with high-risk awardees facing additional reporting obligations such as monthly narrative reports, quarterly financial statements, and withholding of 10% of the award until final approvals. Successful proposals will be evaluated on the quality and feasibility of the program idea (30 points), monitoring and evaluation plan (15 points), and sustainability strategy (10 points), with preference given to applicants with lower indirect cost rates under Executive Order 14332. All materials must be in English, properly signed, and submitted via Grants.gov. Recipients must adhere to Department of State branding guidelines identifying U.S. Government funding and support in all public materials and communications.