The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded a $201,446 Project Grant under the Foreign Assistance to American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) program to The American Center Of Research, Incorporated (ACOR), a non-profit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 20, 2026, will fund ACOR's efforts to provide commodities and support cultural heritage preservation, archaeological research, language training, and international scholarly exchanges focused on Jordan and the broader Middle East region. Key activities under this grant include creating a national cultural heritage property inventory system in Jordan, developing anti-smuggling training programs, conducting advanced Arabic language and cultural training programs, and facilitating long-term research fellowships. This grant demonstrates ACOR's role as a crucial intermediary for academic and cultural initiatives supported by U.S. government agencies in the Middle East.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $201.4k | 9/19/24 |