U.S. Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund APS
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0020010
- Agency
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Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $2,000,000 to $20,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Business and Commerce
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, through its Regional Foreign Assistance Office in Amman, Jordan, is soliciting Statements of Interest for the U.S.-Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund, a cooperative agreement program for projects that advance commercial deals, bilateral commercial cooperation, and U.S. exports in Jordan, with applications due September 30, 2027, at 11:59 pm Jordan Time. Eligible applicants are for-profit companies and organizations, not-for-profit organizations including think tanks and civil society and non-governmental organizations, and public and private educational institutions. Cost sharing is not required but will be favorably considered during merit review. The Department prohibits profit to commercial organizations. The RFA anticipates three to five awards ranging from $2,000,000 to $20,000,000 each, drawn from $50,000,000 in FY 2025 Economic Support Funds. Projects should run 12 to 36 months, with an anticipated start date of November 1, 2026. Priority sectors include energy and critical minerals, communications, information and emerging technologies, water, critical and advanced manufacturing, transportation, smart mobility and logistics, and education. Phase 1 requires a 1-3 page Statement of Interest submitted via MyGrants, scored on quality of project idea (50 points), organizational capacity and record on previous programs (35 points), and program planning and ability to achieve results (15 points). Selected applicants advance to Phase 2 full applications with detailed narratives, budgets, logic models, and results monitoring plans, which require a Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov registration. Recipients must comply with 2 CFR Part 200, submit quarterly financial and progress reports, provide trafficking in persons and anti-discrimination certifications, and brand deliverables to identify U.S. government support. The opportunity is assigned to Assistance Listing 19.600 under the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs program.
Synopsis
The Regional Foreign Assistance Office RFA in Amman, Jordan announces an open competition to organizations to submit one or more statements of interest, SOIs, for funding from the U.S. Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund. SOIs should propose projects that advance commercial deals, support innovation driven bilateral commercial cooperation and market expansion, and promote U.S. exports in Jordan.
Eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to apply: For profit companies and organizations, such as corporations and commercial firms. Not for profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society and non governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DFOP0020010_U.S._Jordan_Private_Sector_Innovation_Fund_APS.pdf |
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