American Prosperity: Foreign Investment Readiness Program
ID: 360185Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Jordan (DOS-JOR)

Award Range

$200K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360185
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Jordan is offering a grant opportunity titled "American Prosperity: Foreign Investment Readiness Program," aimed at enhancing the engagement of Jordanian entrepreneurs with U.S. markets. This initiative seeks to prepare Jordanian startups, particularly in sectors such as ICT, Health Innovation, Agri-Tech, and Advanced Manufacturing, for successful entry into the U.S. market through a comprehensive training program and business promotion tour. With a total funding amount of $500,000 available for one award ranging from $200,000 to $500,000, applications are due by September 1, 2025, and must be submitted via email to AmmanGrants@state.gov. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions from both the U.S. and Jordan, and the program emphasizes the development of U.S. partnerships through mentorship and networking opportunities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AmmanGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PAS-JOR-FY25-006.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "American Prosperity: Foreign Investment Readiness Program" aims to enhance the engagement of Jordanian entrepreneurs with U.S. markets. It is managed by the U.S. Department of State and invites applications for cooperative agreements, with a total of $500,000 available for one award ranging from $200,000 to $500,000 over a 10-12 month performance period. The program targets Jordanian startups in sectors like ICT, Health Innovation, Agri-Tech, and Advanced Manufacturing to prepare them for successful U.S. market entry. Key components include a 10-week training program to improve investment readiness, followed by a three-week business promotion tour to the U.S., culminating at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit. Eligible applicants include not-for-profits and educational institutions from both the U.S. and Jordan. The program promotes cost-sharing for participants at the Summit and aims to develop significant U.S. partnerships for participants through mentorship and networking. Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2025, and will be evaluated based on program quality, organizational capacity, and a detailed budget. The initiative supports U.S. commercial interests while enhancing entrepreneurship in Jordan. This detailed approach aims to foster a sustainable relationship, promoting economic collaboration between the U.S. and Jordan.
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