Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS JOR FY23 002
The Cybersecurity Youth Academy grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS JOR FY23 002) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program offered through the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy Amman). It seeks proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations to design and run a practical cybersecurity academy aimed at building cybersecurity awareness, technical skills, and broader capacity among young Jordanians. The program is specifically focused on serving 50 Jordanian youth between the ages of 18 and 24, with the goal of preparing them to use modern technologies responsibly and effectively to address emerging and future security challenges.
Applicants are expected to propose a clear curriculum and training program that goes beyond lectures and theory. The embassy emphasizes interactive, hands-on learning that results in practical and tangible deliverables for participants. In other words, the academy should give participants real opportunities to practice cybersecurity concepts and tools in applied settings, ideally producing concrete outputs such as completed exercises, projects, demonstrations, or other work products that reflect skill development and readiness to apply what they learned.
Funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, meaning the awarding agency typically remains more actively involved than in a standard grant, often with closer coordination, oversight, and shared responsibility in shaping implementation. The award ceiling is $200,000, and the agency anticipates making up to two awards under this opportunity. The program falls under CFDA 19.040 and is categorized under a broad "Other" funding activity classification as noted in the opportunity details.
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), with additional categories potentially allowed as indicated in the full eligibility language. The opportunity was created on January 18, 2023, and the original application deadline listed is May 1, 2023. Overall, the central purpose is workforce and capacity development in cybersecurity for Jordanian youth through a structured academy model that prioritizes real-world, skills-based training and measurable participant outputs.Apply for PAS JOR FY23 002
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Jordan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cybersecurity Youth Academy" 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 Jan 18, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 01, 2023. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Cybersecurity Youth Academy Grant (PAS JOR FY23 002) - FAQs
What is the Cybersecurity Youth Academy grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of State funding opportunity offered through the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy Amman). It supports a project to design and run a practical cybersecurity academy for young Jordanians, focused on building cybersecurity awareness, technical skills, and broader cybersecurity capacity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS JOR FY23 002.
Which U.S. government entity is offering this grant?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Jordan (U.S. Embassy Amman).
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The core purpose is workforce and capacity development in cybersecurity for Jordanian youth through a structured academy model that prioritizes hands-on, skills-based learning and measurable participant outputs.
Who is the intended target audience for the academy?
The academy is specifically focused on serving 50 Jordanian youth between the ages of 18 and 24.
How many participants should the program serve?
The program is designed to serve 50 participants.
What age range must participants fall within?
Participants should be between 18 and 24 years old.
What is the geographic or nationality focus for participants?
The opportunity is focused on Jordanian youth.
What type of organization is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward qualified not-for-profit organizations, including organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity also notes that additional categories may be allowed as indicated in the full eligibility language.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the 501(c)(3) category?
The eligibility description specifically references 501(c)(3) organizations other than institutions of higher education.
What kind of program design is the embassy looking for?
Applicants are expected to propose a clear curriculum and training program that goes beyond lectures and theory. The embassy emphasizes interactive, hands-on learning that gives participants real opportunities to practice cybersecurity concepts and tools in applied settings.
Does the academy need to be hands-on, or are lectures acceptable?
The embassy emphasizes interactive, hands-on learning rather than a lecture-only or purely theoretical approach. The expectation is that the program will be practical and skills-based.
What outcomes or deliverables are expected from participants?
The opportunity highlights the importance of practical and tangible deliverables. Examples described include completed exercises, projects, demonstrations, or other work products that reflect participants skill development and readiness to apply what they learned.
What does it mean that this funding will be a cooperative agreement?
Funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the awarding agency remains more actively involved than with a standard grant. The description notes closer coordination, oversight, and shared responsibility in shaping implementation.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making up to two awards under this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under a broad "Other" funding activity classification as noted in the opportunity details.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 18, 2023.
What is the application deadline listed for this opportunity?
The original application deadline listed is May 1, 2023.
What is the overall theme or focus area of the academy?
The academy is focused on cybersecurity awareness, technical cybersecurity skills, and broader capacity building, with the goal of preparing participants to use modern technologies responsibly and effectively to address emerging and future security challenges.
What should a strong proposal emphasize based on the opportunity description?
Based on the description, a strong proposal should emphasize a clear, practical curriculum; interactive training methods; applied exercises; and concrete participant work products that demonstrate skills gained. It should also reflect readiness to coordinate closely with the U.S. Embassy Amman due to the cooperative agreement structure.
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