Opportunity Information: Apply for PA17 002
The U.S. Mission to Jordan is seeking grant proposals for a project called "Inspiring Young Women to Join the Workplace," focused on increasing female participation in Jordans workforce by connecting young people with credible, relatable female professional role models. The core idea is to show Jordanian students and families that women can and do build meaningful careers in Jordan, and to translate that inspiration into real employment outcomes. The primary audience is young Jordanian women who are close to entering the job market, but the program is also designed to reach male peers and family members, recognizing that social support and attitudes at home and on campus can strongly influence womens employment decisions.
The opportunity has two main objectives. First, it aims to change perceptions and boost motivation by elevating successful Jordanian women as visible examples of what is possible, especially women who have participated in U.S.-linked exchange and study programs (for example, Fortune 500, Goldman Sachs, TechWomen, and similar initiatives). Second, it expects a measurable increase in participants entering the workforce, meaning applicants should design activities that do more than raise awareness and instead support a pathway toward actual job entry. The role models are intentionally drawn from exchange alumni because they represent varied backgrounds across Jordanian society and have documented professional achievements, making them well-positioned to influence students through personal stories, practical advice, and credible proof of success.
Program design centers on three connected components. The first is a structured speaker series delivered in partnership with roughly 8 to 10 Jordanian universities. Speakers would visit campuses across the country to share career journeys, discuss solutions to common barriers, and keep sessions focused on practical encouragement rather than dwelling on obstacles. The solicitation anticipates at least 10 sessions at each participating university, and universities should be chosen based on interest, administrative capacity, and ability to sustain participation through the project. The Embassy will collaborate with the grantee on selecting the universities, so applicants should be ready to propose selection criteria and an implementation approach that can scale across multiple campuses.
The second component is a coordinated media and social media campaign that amplifies both the speakers and the broader message of womens workforce participation. This campaign is expected to use platforms popular with university-age women and their male peers, while also running in parallel on radio, television, and print outlets to expand reach beyond campus and into the wider community. The Embassy emphasizes that this outreach must be carefully planned and orchestrated, so proposals should include clear messaging, content planning, rollout timing, and an approach to maximizing engagement and audience coverage.
The final component is a culminating all-day workshop in Amman that brings together students who attended the campus sessions along with additional groups such as other university students, high school students, alumni of American exchange programs, and participants in the Embassys Access English Language program. The workshop agenda should be shaped by needs that emerge during the speaker series and is expected to include practical sessions like leadership and management, career-path planning, entrepreneurship, and higher education opportunities. In effect, the workshop serves as a capstone that reinforces momentum from the speaker series and channels it into concrete next steps.
Funding is offered as a grant under CFDA 19.021 (Employment, Labor and Training). The estimated funding amount is USD 80,000, but the Embassy may consider higher-budget proposals if the applicant provides a strong justification for why additional funds are necessary and how they will increase impact. The award ceiling is listed as USD 90,000. Project timing is not fixed; the timeline will be negotiated jointly between the U.S. Embassy and the selected awardee, and funding is subject to availability. The source data also notes an expected number of awards, suggesting the Embassy may fund multiple projects depending on resources and proposal quality.
Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations and individuals with relevant expertise, with preference given to applicants who can demonstrate experience running similar programs. Proposals are expected to include a credible logistics plan, which is especially important given the multi-university format, the speaker coordination required, and the media campaign and capstone event.
To apply, organizations must have a valid DUNS number and be registered in SAM.gov. Application materials include the standard federal forms SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B, along with a full proposal and a budget narrative. Applications are submitted to the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, with email contacts provided for submission and coordination (AmmanGrants@state.gov and AlNoubaniNA@state.gov). Questions are directed to Maha Armush at armushma@state.gov. The original closing date in the listing is December 20, 2016, so anyone using this as a reference should verify whether the opportunity is being reissued or whether a newer version is available.
Proposals are evaluated through a scored review process emphasizing both program quality and measurable outcomes. The criteria include: quality of the program plan (30 points), the applicants demonstrated ability to achieve the objectives with clear, feasible activities and measurable targets on a realistic timeline (30 points), the strength of the evaluation plan including suggested tools like draft surveys and a methodology that links outcomes back to objectives (20 points), and a reasonable, well-justified budget narrative aligned with proposed activities and realistic cost assumptions (20 points). A review committee conducts the assessment and may take up to two months, with potential follow-up questions to applicants during that time.
If awarded, the grant will be governed by U.S. Department of State terms and conditions and federal requirements under OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Official award authorization comes through a signed notice of federal award from the Grants Officer, and reporting requirements will be laid out in the award documents.Apply for PA17 002
- The U.S. Mission to Jordan in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inspiring Young Women to Join the Workplace" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.021.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-11-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-12-20. (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 $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The project is titled "Inspiring Young Women to Join the Workplace."
Who is offering this grant?
The grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy in Amman), through its Public Diplomacy Section.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to increase female participation in Jordan's workforce by connecting young people with credible, relatable female professional role models and translating that inspiration into real employment outcomes.
What problem is the program trying to address?
The program addresses barriers to women's workforce participation in Jordan by working to shift perceptions and motivation among students and families and by supporting a pathway that leads to actual job entry.
Who is the primary target audience?
The primary audience is young Jordanian women who are close to entering the job market.
Are men included in the target audience?
Yes. The program is also designed to reach male peers and family members, recognizing that social support and attitudes at home and on campus can strongly influence women's employment decisions.
What are the two main objectives of the opportunity?
The opportunity has two core objectives: (1) change perceptions and boost motivation by elevating successful Jordanian women as visible examples of what is possible, and (2) produce a measurable increase in participants entering the workforce.
Why does the opportunity emphasize role models connected to U.S.-linked exchange programs?
The role models are intentionally drawn from exchange alumni because they represent varied backgrounds across Jordanian society and have documented professional achievements. Examples of referenced programs include Fortune 500, Goldman Sachs, TechWomen, and similar initiatives.
What kinds of outcomes does the Embassy expect from a funded project?
The Embassy expects outcomes beyond awareness-raising, including a measurable increase in participants entering the workforce. Proposals should therefore include activities that support a pathway toward job entry, not only inspiration or messaging.
What are the main components that proposals are expected to include?
The program design centers on three connected components: (1) a structured campus speaker series, (2) a coordinated media and social media campaign, and (3) a culminating all-day workshop in Amman.
What is the speaker series component?
The speaker series involves female professional role models visiting Jordanian university campuses to share career journeys, discuss solutions to common barriers, and provide practical encouragement focused on what is possible and how to move forward.
How many universities are expected to participate?
The solicitation anticipates partnerships with roughly 8 to 10 Jordanian universities.
How many speaker sessions are expected at each participating university?
It anticipates at least 10 sessions at each participating university.
How will universities be selected?
Universities should be chosen based on interest, administrative capacity, and ability to sustain participation through the project. The Embassy will collaborate with the grantee on selecting the universities, so proposals should include selection criteria and a scalable implementation approach.
What is expected for the media and social media campaign?
The campaign should amplify both the speakers and the broader message of women's workforce participation. It is expected to use platforms popular with university-age women and their male peers, while also running in parallel on radio, television, and print outlets to expand reach beyond campuses into the wider community.
Does the Embassy require a specific approach for communications and outreach?
Yes. The Embassy emphasizes that outreach must be carefully planned and orchestrated. Proposals should include clear messaging, content planning, rollout timing, and an approach to maximizing engagement and audience coverage.
What is the culminating workshop component?
The final component is an all-day workshop in Amman that brings together students who attended campus sessions and additional groups to reinforce momentum and channel it into concrete next steps.
Who is expected to attend the all-day workshop in Amman?
The workshop is expected to include students who attended the campus sessions and additional groups such as other university students, high school students, alumni of American exchange programs, and participants in the Embassy's Access English Language program.
What topics should the workshop cover?
The agenda should be shaped by needs that emerge during the speaker series. The opportunity suggests practical sessions such as leadership and management, career-path planning, entrepreneurship, and higher education opportunities.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this grant?
The funding is offered under CFDA 19.021, categorized as Employment, Labor and Training.
How much funding is available?
The estimated funding amount is USD 80,000.
Is it possible to request more than the estimated amount?
Yes. The Embassy may consider higher-budget proposals if the applicant provides a strong justification explaining why additional funds are necessary and how they will increase impact.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as USD 90,000.
How many awards will be made?
The source data notes an expected number of awards and suggests the Embassy may fund multiple projects depending on resources and proposal quality.
What is the project period or timeline?
Project timing is not fixed. The timeline will be negotiated jointly between the U.S. Embassy and the selected awardee, and funding is subject to availability.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations and individuals with relevant expertise, with preference given to applicants who can demonstrate experience running similar programs.
What experience does the Embassy prefer applicants to have?
Preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate experience running similar programs, especially those requiring multi-university coordination, speaker logistics, communications campaigns, and a capstone event.
What should applicants include regarding implementation and logistics?
Proposals are expected to include a credible logistics plan. This is especially important because the project spans multiple universities, requires speaker coordination, includes a media campaign, and culminates in a workshop in Amman.
What registrations or identifiers are required to apply?
Organizations must have a valid DUNS number and be registered in SAM.gov.
What application forms and documents are required?
Application materials include SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B, along with a full proposal and a budget narrative.
Where should applications be submitted?
Applications are submitted to the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, using the email contacts provided.
What email addresses are listed for submission and coordination?
The listing provides AmmanGrants@state.gov and AlNoubaniNA@state.gov for submission and coordination.
Who should applicants contact with questions?
Questions are directed to Maha Armush at armushma@state.gov.
What was the listed closing date, and should applicants rely on it?
The original closing date shown is December 20, 2016. Anyone using this information as a reference should verify whether the opportunity is being reissued or whether a newer version is available.
How will proposals be evaluated?
Proposals are evaluated through a scored review process emphasizing program quality and measurable outcomes. A review committee conducts the assessment and may take up to two months, with potential follow-up questions to applicants.
What are the scored evaluation criteria and point values?
The criteria include: quality of the program plan (30 points), demonstrated ability to achieve objectives with clear and feasible activities, measurable targets, and a realistic timeline (30 points), strength of the evaluation plan including suggested tools like draft surveys and methodology linking outcomes to objectives (20 points), and a reasonable, well-justified budget narrative aligned with proposed activities and realistic cost assumptions (20 points).
What does the Embassy expect in an evaluation plan?
The evaluation plan should be strong and may include tools such as draft surveys and a methodology that links outcomes back to the stated objectives.
What budget details are expected?
Applicants should provide a reasonable, well-justified budget narrative aligned with proposed activities and based on realistic cost assumptions.
What rules and terms will govern an awarded grant?
If awarded, the grant will be governed by U.S. Department of State terms and conditions and federal requirements under OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
How is an award officially authorized?
Official award authorization comes through a signed Notice of Federal Award from the Grants Officer.
Will reporting be required if the grant is awarded?
Yes. Reporting requirements will be laid out in the award documents.
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