The Grants Program
The new USAID-funded Jordan Tourism Development Project II (2008-2013) aims to build the capacity of public institutions and private enterprises to develop Jordan’s sustainable tourism industry while conserving environmental, socio-cultural, archaeological and historical resources. The project works with Jordanian public and private sector stakeholders to implement the National Tourism Strategy 2004-2010. The USAID/Jordan Tourism Development Project II is currently accepting concept papers for activities to be funded under its grants program between January 2009 and December 2012. The grants should complement existing project activities and help achieve the project’s objectives. Specifically, the grants will provide assistance to programs yielding the following results:
- Legal, regulatory and policy framework enhanced;
- Public & private sector tourism institutions strengthened, and tourism enterprise competitiveness increased;
- Diversity & authenticity of Jordan’s tourism destinations, products, and services improved and expanded;
- Private sector & local community participation improved;
- Gender integration in tourism services and hospitality enhanced;
- Improved tourism marketing;
- Skills of human resources in tourism & hospitality enhanced;
- Tourism services and enterprise quality assurance improved;
- Awareness of the importance of tourism industry to Jordan’s economy increased;
- Awareness of the value and attractiveness of tourism careers secured.
- Environmental best practices within the tourism industry improved.
Based upon an acceptable grant application, and following demonstration of the fit with USAID/JTDII objectives, priorities and implementation methodology, support may be provided to non-governmental organizations, business associations, community–based organizations, and enterprises whose proposed activities meet USAID/JTDII’s eligibility and evaluation criteria (as per the Grants Manual). All potential grants will require cost-sharing by eligible entities.
Annual Program Statement
Click here to read the Annual Program Statement 2010 for the Jordan Tourism Development Project II.
Types of grants
|
Special Features |
Unallowable expense |
Payment Type |
Maximum $ Amount |
Time Frame |
Type |
|
Stand alone activities |
- int’l airfare -commodities over $5000 or a life of greater than 1 year-indirect beneficiary costs |
Reimbursement upon receipts submitted |
$25,000 |
90 days |
Mini |
|
Stand alone activities |
- int’l airfare -commodities over $5000 or a life of greater than 1 year-indirect beneficiary costs |
Reimbursement upon receipts submitted |
$ 100,000 |
Up to 1 year |
Small |
|
Increased grantee financial and reporting requirements |
Equipment must meet source/origin rules (can be >$5,000 per unit |
Advances / Reimbursement |
$100,000 |
Up to 2 years |
PDG |
|
Increased grantee financial and reporting requirements |
Equipment must meet source/origin rules (can be >$5,000 per unit |
Advances / Reimbursement |
$200,000 |
Up to 2 years |
ODG |
|
-Expenses are identified -May include indirect beneficiary costs -Accomplishments must be defined |
-int’l airfare -commodities over $5000 or a life of greater than 1 year |
Payment upon completion of acceptable deliverables |
$200,000 |
Up to 1 year |
FOG |
|
Special types of grants utilized as a means to ensure counterpart buy-in and to demonstrate sustainability. Grants utilized under Challenge Grants can be any of the various grant types (Mini, Small, Program Development, Organizational Development and FOG). Beneficiaries are required to secure at least a 1:1 match. |
Challenge Grants |
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Grant applications documents
Simplified grants (mini and small)
Standard grants (PDG and ODG)
Fixed obligation grants (FOG)
