Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JOR FY26 001
Apply for PAS JOR FY26 001
- The U.S. Mission to Jordan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-19. (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 $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy in Amman) for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs who want to design and carry out a project in Jordan. The competition is specifically built around alumni-led project teams rather than institutions, and it invites practical, alumni-driven ideas that can be implemented through a small grant. The funding instrument is a grant, the program is listed under CFDA 19.022, and the notice identifies an expected total of one award with a maximum (ceiling) of $35,000.
Eligibility is tightly focused on individuals who are verified alumni of qualifying exchange programs. Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded academic or professional exchange program (as listed on the U.S. Department of State alumni exchange program roster) or alumni of a U.S. government-sponsored exchange under BridgeUSA (the J-1 umbrella). Proposals must be submitted by a team of at least two alumni, and one person must be named as the lead applicant who will serve as the main point of contact and primary responsible party for the application.
A key feature of this opportunity is that organizations cannot apply as the primary applicant. Not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and academic institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply for AEIF 2026, even if they are well-suited to run the proposed activities. These entities can participate only as partners supporting implementation, but they cannot be the main implementer or applicant. The notice also adds a conflict-of-interest safeguard: if an applicant owns a private business, that business cannot be used as a project partner to avoid any real or perceived self-dealing. In addition, for-profit entities are not eligible to apply under this funding notice, even if they might otherwise resemble the types of organizations listed above.
The submission process is straightforward but strict. Applications must be submitted by email only to JordanAlumni@state.gov, and submissions through Grants.gov are specifically disallowed and will not be considered. The deadline is May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Amman time. For teams that plan to work with other entities to deliver parts of the project, the proposal should clearly describe who is doing what, especially if any services will be obtained through sub-contracting. The notice points applicants to federal guidance at 2 CFR 200.331 for understanding and properly distinguishing a subrecipient relationship from a contractor relationship, which matters for how responsibilities, oversight, and compliance are handled.
In short, AEIF 2026 in Jordan is a single-award, up-to-$35,000 grant competition aimed at teams of exchange alumni (minimum two members) proposing an alumni-led project, submitted by email to the embassy by the stated deadline, with organizations allowed to support as partners but not permitted to apply or serve as the primary implementer.
AEIF 2026 (Jordan) FAQs
What is the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)?
AEIF 2026 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy in Amman) for alumni of U.S. government-funded or U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. It supports alumni who want to design and carry out a project in Jordan through a small grant.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy in Amman).
Where must the proposed project take place?
The project is intended to be designed and carried out in Jordan.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument for AEIF 2026 is a grant.
What is the CFDA number listed for this program?
The notice lists the program under CFDA 19.022.
How many awards are expected under AEIF 2026?
The notice identifies an expected total of one award.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The maximum (ceiling) amount for a single award is $35,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to individuals who are verified alumni of qualifying exchange programs. Applicants must be alumni of either (1) a U.S. government-funded academic or professional exchange program listed on the U.S. Department of State alumni exchange program roster, or (2) a U.S. government-sponsored exchange under BridgeUSA (the J-1 umbrella).
Do applicants need to be verified alumni?
Yes. The notice states eligibility is tightly focused on individuals who are verified alumni of qualifying exchange programs.
Can a single person apply alone?
No. Proposals must be submitted by a team of at least two alumni.
Does the team need a designated lead applicant?
Yes. One person must be named as the lead applicant. This person serves as the main point of contact and the primary responsible party for the application.
Are organizations allowed to apply as the primary applicant?
No. The competition is built around alumni-led project teams rather than institutions. Not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and academic institutions are explicitly not eligible to apply as the primary applicant.
Can NGOs, universities, or think tanks be involved at all?
Yes, but only as partners supporting implementation. They cannot be the main implementer or the applicant for AEIF 2026.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply under this funding notice.
If an applicant owns a private business, can that business be a project partner?
No. The notice includes a conflict-of-interest safeguard stating that if an applicant owns a private business, that business cannot be used as a project partner to avoid any real or perceived self-dealing.
How must the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted by email only.
What email address should applications be sent to?
Applications must be submitted to JordanAlumni@state.gov.
Can applications be submitted through Grants.gov?
No. Submissions through Grants.gov are specifically disallowed and will not be considered.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Amman time.
What is the focus or approach the program is looking for?
The notice emphasizes practical, alumni-driven ideas that can be implemented through a small grant, with an alumni-led team serving as the primary driver and implementer of the project.
If the project team works with other entities, what should the proposal include?
If the team plans to work with other entities to deliver parts of the project, the proposal should clearly describe who is doing what, including whether any services will be obtained through sub-contracting.
What federal guidance is referenced for subrecipient vs. contractor relationships?
The notice points applicants to 2 CFR 200.331 for guidance on properly distinguishing a subrecipient relationship from a contractor relationship, which affects responsibilities, oversight, and compliance.
Can an organization run the project on behalf of the alumni team?
No. Organizations may support implementation as partners, but they cannot serve as the primary implementer or applicant under AEIF 2026.
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