Siyaha"s Grants Program provides funding to Jordanian business associations, NGOs and other institutions working in the tourism industry to develop Jordan's competitiveness as an international tourism destination. A specialized grants program is also available for certain businesses in the geographic areas in which Siyaha works. The project funds activities and programs, on a cost-sharing basis, that support Siyaha's project goals to:

Strengthen national tourism institutions and trade associations Develop high quality tourism experiences Increase tourism-related employment Spur growth in tourism-based businesses Expand investment in the tourism sector Promote the conservation and preservation of archeological sites and the    environment Promote women's involvement in the industry Spread the economic benefits of tourism outside Amman and maximize local community involvement in tourism

Siyaha has two grant tracks: Sector Development Grants and Tourism-based Enterprise Development Grants.

Sector Development Grants are for organizations that work in the tourism industry. These organizations must fit the following criteria:

Support Siyaha's goals and objectives Demonstrate membership and market-driven approaches Demonstrate capacity to reach sustainability Provide high value-added to economic development Participate in creating better employment opportunities Offer outreach to women and governorates Demonstrate willingness to improve

Tourism-based Enterprise Development Grants are specifically designed for Siyaha's community-based tourism development programs. Currently, only institutions in Madaba and Wadi Rum are eligible to apply.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Grant types and activities funded by Siyaha
Siyaha offers four grant types that fund the following types of programs and activities:

Small and Mini Grants: Seminars, workshops, conferences and other events,    and technical assistance services, including studies, and training. Program Development Grants: In addition to programs and activities in the    Small and Mini Grants category, other items include personnel costs, travel and    transportation, equipment, and organizational operating costs. Fixed Obligation Grants: No specific programs or activities are assigned to    these types of grants as they are awarded to achieve specific benchmarks.

Who can apply for a Siyaha grant?

Eligible grantees include NGOs, tourism associations, professional organizations, universities, training and research institutions, and consulting firms that implement programs that support Siyaha's goals of developing a dynamic, sustainable tourism industry.

Size of Grants
The amount of funding depends on the grant type. See Types of Grants for more information.

Application Process
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a concept paper describing the proposed activity or program before beginning the formal application process. The concept paper should not exceed two pages and must include:

The purpose and objectives of the organization and the proposed program; A general description of who will benefit from the program and the impact on    them; A description of who will implement the program and a timeframe for    implementation; An estimate of the amount of funding requested; The applicant's contribution, in cash and in kind, as well as any other sponsors    involved.

All concept papers must be submitted electronically to [email protected].

Siyaha will respond to applicant's concept paper within 14 days.

If the concept paper is approved, the applicant can submit a complete application.

The Grants Manual has complete information about Siyaha's Grants Program.

If you have questions about Siyaha's Grants Program, email [email protected].