Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JOR FY26 004
Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings is a discretionary U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant opportunity issued by U.S. Mission to Jordan (Embassy Amman). The program is built as a 21-month film and discussion series meant to highlight American sports excellence and generate momentum and interest ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. In practical terms, the selected grantee would design and run a sustained, youth-focused cultural program that uses well-known American sports movies as an accessible entry point into broader conversations about U.S. society, values, and international engagement.
The core activity is straightforward but long-term: one sports film screening per month from October 2026 through June 2028. The films are described as classic American sports titles, chosen to reflect the United States' athletic history and tradition of competitive achievement. Each screening is expected to be paired with a curated discussion, meaning the program is not just about watching films but also about facilitating structured dialogue that helps participants connect themes from the movies to real-world ideas such as teamwork, perseverance, discipline, fair competition, leadership, resilience after failure, and how communities rally around shared goals.
The target audience is 1,000 young people in Jordan between the ages of 16 and 25. The opportunity frames this group as emerging global leaders, athletes, and cultural ambassadors, and it emphasizes that this age range is a pivotal stage for shaping personal identity, professional direction, and civic outlook. The intent is to create repeated touchpoints with the same broader cohort over time, building familiarity with American cultural narratives around sports while also creating space for conversation, reflection, and potential ongoing engagement during the full lead-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
From a policy and messaging standpoint, the program is explicitly tied to U.S. foreign policy priorities. It aims to promote a positive narrative about the United States by underscoring two ideas: first, that the U.S. has a strong legacy of sports excellence on the world stage, and second, that the U.S. has demonstrated capacity to host major international events successfully. By linking the film series to the Olympic and Paralympic cycle, the Embassy positions the program as groundwork for broader public engagement leading into 2028, reinforcing goodwill and interest while Los Angeles prepares to welcome international audiences.
Funding is offered as a grant under the arts activity category (CFDA 19.040). The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $100,000 and anticipates making one award. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including civil society organizations and think tanks) and public or private educational institutions, including public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, as well as 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education.
The application process is email-only. Proposals must be submitted to AmmanGrants@state.gov, and submissions through Grants.gov will not be accepted. The stated closing date for applications is August 31, 2026. The funding opportunity number is PAS JOR FY26 004, which applicants should reference when preparing and submitting their materials.Apply for PAS JOR FY26 004
- The U.S. Mission to Jordan in the arts sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-31. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Reel American: The Road to the Olympic Rings" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Mission to Jordan (Embassy Amman). The project is designed as a 21-month film and discussion series that uses American sports films to spark youth-focused cultural engagement in Jordan ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Who is offering this grant?
The opportunity is issued by U.S. Mission to Jordan (Embassy Amman) under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program aims to highlight American sports excellence and build momentum and interest leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It uses well-known American sports movies as an accessible way to start broader conversations about U.S. society, values, and international engagement.
How long is the program expected to run?
The program is structured as a 21-month series.
What are the expected dates for the film series activities?
The opportunity specifies one sports film screening per month from October 2026 through June 2028.
How many film screenings are required?
The core activity is one sports film screening per month from October 2026 through June 2028.
Is this program only film screenings, or are there other required components?
Each screening is expected to be paired with a curated discussion. The program is intended to facilitate structured dialogue, not just film viewing.
What kinds of films should be shown?
The films are described as classic American sports titles chosen to reflect the United States' athletic history and tradition of competitive achievement.
What topics should the discussions cover?
The discussions are meant to connect themes from the films to real-world ideas such as teamwork, perseverance, discipline, fair competition, leadership, resilience after failure, and how communities rally around shared goals.
Who is the target audience for this program?
The target audience is 1,000 young people in Jordan between the ages of 16 and 25.
Why does the opportunity focus on ages 16 to 25?
The opportunity describes this age group as emerging global leaders, athletes, and cultural ambassadors, and emphasizes it as a pivotal stage for shaping personal identity, professional direction, and civic outlook.
Does the program intend to engage the same participants over time?
Yes. The opportunity states an intent to create repeated touchpoints with the same broader cohort over time to build familiarity and create space for conversation, reflection, and potential ongoing engagement through the full lead-up to the 2028 Games.
How is the program connected to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
The series is positioned as a lead-up engagement activity to build interest and goodwill ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, reinforcing attention as Los Angeles prepares to host international audiences.
What policy or messaging goals are associated with the program?
The program is explicitly tied to U.S. foreign policy priorities and aims to promote a positive narrative about the United States by emphasizing the U.S. legacy of sports excellence on the world stage and the U.S. capacity to host major international events successfully.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
Funding is offered as a grant under the arts activity category (CFDA 19.040).
What is the maximum award amount?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $100,000.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including civil society organizations and think tanks) and public or private educational institutions, including public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, as well as 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education.
Is this a competitive opportunity or discretionary?
It is described as a discretionary public diplomacy grant opportunity.
How do applicants submit proposals?
The application process is email-only. Proposals must be submitted to AmmanGrants@state.gov.
Can proposals be submitted through Grants.gov?
No. The opportunity states that submissions through Grants.gov will not be accepted.
What is the application deadline?
The stated closing date for applications is August 31, 2026.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAS JOR FY26 004.
Should applicants reference the funding opportunity number in their submission?
Yes. Applicants should reference PAS JOR FY26 004 when preparing and submitting their materials.
What is the overall program concept in practical terms?
In practical terms, the selected grantee would design and run a sustained, youth-focused cultural program using American sports movies as an entry point into discussions about U.S. society, values, and international engagement, delivered through monthly screenings and curated discussions over the stated period.
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