Closed · PAS-JOR-FY25-004 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

Celebrate 250: The Spirit of America

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Jordan, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$100K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 18, 2025
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Celebrate 250: The Spirit of America is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Jordan that offered $50,000 -- $100,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$100K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Celebrate 250: The Spirit of America - is cataloged under number PAS-JOR-FY25-004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Jordan. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 16, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $100,000. It expects to issue 2 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 18, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $100,000

Close Date

August 18, 2025

Posted

July 16, 2025

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Grant

Description

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The U.S. Embassy in Amman will commemorate this historic milestone through a nine-month campaign highlighting the impact of American history and culture, America’s innovation and achievements, and the historical and future connections between the United States and Jordan. The Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to announce this funding opportunity as part of this yearlong celebration of “America250.” This Notice of Funding Opportunity invites proposals for creative public programs – culminating in July 2026 – that increase awareness of American history and achievements, highlight America’s founding principles, emphasize key documents such as the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, showcase U.S. leadership in science and technology, celebrate uniquely American cultural exports (e.g. music, literature, education, sports, etc.) that inspire Jordanian audiences, and ignite a spirit of innovation and cooperation between Americans and Jordanians. This initiative aligns with the broader America250 vision.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 19.040

USAID International Development Grants

U.S. Department of State

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Agency Contact

Public Diplomacy Section

Key Dates

Posted July 16, 2025
Close Date August 18, 2025
Archive Date September 17, 2025
Last Updated July 16, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Celebrate 250: The Spirit of America", offered by U.S. Mission to Jordan. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The U.S. Embassy in Amman will commemorate this historic milestone...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 18, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $100,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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