Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JOR FY23 005
The grant opportunity, titled Entrepreneurial Approaches to Addressing Social Exclusion Factors of Vulnerable Youth in Jordan (Funding Opportunity Number PAS JOR FY23 005), is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program administered by the U.S. Mission to Jordan through the U.S. Embassy in Amman. It uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning the Embassy expects to have an active role in shaping or supporting implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The competition invites eligible not-for-profit and higher education entities to propose projects that use innovative digital platforms, tools, and communication channels to reach Jordanian youth and reduce the conditions that contribute to social exclusion, discontent, and vulnerability to recruitment or radicalization.
At its core, the program is looking for practical, audience-driven initiatives targeting youth ages 12 to 35, especially underserved or underrepresented groups. Proposed projects should address at least one of several priority challenges: unemployment or underemployment among youth outside Amman; lack of gender parity in the workforce (with a specific emphasis on women in the security and justice sectors); gender-based violence including honor killings; substance use and/or gang violence; and low youth political participation. The Embassy is signaling strong interest in approaches that meet young people where they already are, particularly through digital engagement, and that can be scaled or amplified beyond a small in-person cohort.
A defining feature of this opportunity is the expectation that proposals include components of gaming or gamification and/or strategic communications campaigns. These elements are not framed as entertainment for its own sake, but as tools to build resilience and agency. The Embassy wants projects that strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills, help youth recognize and respond to the social and psychological push and pull factors associated with extremist or violent recruitment, and equip participants to identify and mitigate emerging threats. The desired outcomes include youth being able to create and amplify alternative or counter narratives related to identity, belonging, and personal agency, reducing the appeal of malign actors who exploit grievances and exclusion.
The Embassy also emphasizes a whole-of-society model. Competitive proposals are expected to be inclusive and collaborative, ideally coordinating multiple stakeholders such as central and local government, law enforcement, civil society organizations, religious communities, universities, the private sector, and local accelerators or incubators. Projects should be co-designed with partners and shaped by real audience needs, rather than being top-down or generic. Applicants are also asked to show how their work aligns with and supports Jordanian government efforts to build youth capacity, which suggests that proposals should demonstrate local relevance, complement existing national priorities, and avoid duplicating what is already being done.
A required element is a digital media plan that explains how the project will use both digital and traditional media to amplify activities and results. The opportunity explicitly mentions content such as participant testimonials shared through podcasts or webisodes, not only to publicize the program but also to function as a broader public awareness and prevention tool. In practice, this means applicants should think beyond program delivery to include communication strategies that expand reach, normalize positive behaviors, spotlight credible messengers, and sustain engagement over time.
In terms of funding and eligibility, the maximum award amount (ceiling) is $500,000, and the Embassy anticipates making two awards. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions) as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The opportunity was created on March 20, 2023, with an original closing date of June 5, 2023, and it is associated with CFDA number 19.040. Overall, the grant is best suited for organizations that can combine youth-centered program design, digital innovation, credible partnerships across sectors, and strong communications capability to address social exclusion drivers and reduce vulnerability among at-risk youth populations in Jordan.Apply for PAS JOR FY23 005
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Jordan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Entrepreneurial Approaches to Addressing Social Exclusion Factors of Vulnerable Youth in Jordan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 05, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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