Description
The U.S.–Jordan Private Sector Innovation Fund seeks statements of interest (SOIs) from for‑profit, non‑profit, and educational institutions to propose projects that catalyze bilateral commercial partnerships, attract private‑sector investment, and promote U.S. exports in Jordan. Awards range from $2 M to $20 M, with a total funding pool of $50 M. Projects must be 12–36 months in length and align with priority sectors such as energy, communications, emerging technologies, water, advanced manufacturing, transportation, and education. The solicitation follows a two‑step process: a concise SOI (1–3 pages) submitted via MyGrants, followed by a full proposal for selected candidates. Funding is provided via cooperative agreements or fixed‑amount grants, with substantial involvement from the State Department.
• Eligible applicants: corporations, NGOs, think‑tanks, universities.
• Funding: $2 M–$20 M per award; total $50 M available.
• Performance period: 12–36 months.
• Priority sectors: energy, telecom, AI, water, advanced manufacturing, logistics, education.
• Submission window: Nov 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027 (rolling).
• Required registrations: UEI and active SAM.gov registration (required before full proposal).
• Evaluation criteria: idea quality (50 pts), organizational capacity (35 pts), implementation plan (15 pts).