Partnerships for Future
ID: 354772Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Jerusalem (DOS-JER)

Award Range

$200K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354772

Additional Information

https://palestinianaffairs.state.gov/grants-and-funding-opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 7, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 7, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Jerusalem, through the Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs (OPA), is seeking proposals for the "Partnerships for Future" grant. This grant aims to bridge the skills gap of Palestinian new college graduates by fostering partnerships between universities, faculty advisors, syndicates, professional associations, and other private and public sector institutions. The goal is to create and implement a viable strategy to prepare the workforce of the future, develop sustainable capabilities, and modernize selected universities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. The grant is open to Palestinian and American not-for-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs), associations, non-profit higher education institutions, or non-profit social enterprises based in the eligible regions. The grant amount is $200,000, and only one award is expected to be given. The deadline for submission is July 7, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs Official Webpage.

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Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) Form Instructions.pdf
6/08/2024
SF424 B Instructions.pdf
6/08/2024
SF424_4_0-V4.0-Instructions.pdf
6/08/2024
SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
6/08/2024
SF424A-V1.0.pdf
6/08/2024
SF424B-V1.1.pdf
6/08/2024
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