U.S. Embassy Amman in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the 2021 Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working to assist non-Syrian refugees in Jordan.

Type of activities that can be funded under this program

Below are just a few examples of the kinds of activities that can supported by this grant. Please make sure that there is a strong tie to the local context and that proposed activities build on the competencies / capacity of the proposing organization:

• Improve the mental health of the refugee community.
• Provide a shelter for 150 women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
• Support livelihood and vocational training program for refugees.
• Train refugees in running small businesses.
• Support health care for persons with disabilities.
• Support a women and girls’ empowerment project for urban refugees.

Funding Information

• Minimum Award Amount: $5,000
• Maximum Award Amount: $25,000

Eligibility Criteria

• The funds are meant to support sustainable (beyond one year) projects that assist refugees of all nationalities in Jordan.
• Consideration for support is given to projects that benefit both populations of concern and their host communities.
• The fund is not meant as an emergency fund.
• Applicants must be a registered organization (e.g.: NGO, community-based organization; faith-based organization).
• Local NGOs and projects targeting Syrian and non-Syrian refugee populations will be given priority.

For more information, visit US Embassy.