Qissati ma3 America

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Amman Public Diplomacy Section, is offering a funding opportunity titled Qissati ma3 America. This program is designed to strengthen public diplomacy efforts in Jordan by amplifying authentic, firsthand experiences of Jordanian alumni who have participated in U.S. government funded exchange programs. The initiative reflects the long-standing investment of the United States in people to people exchange programs, which have produced a large and influential alumni network across sectors such as government, education, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Despite the scale of this investment, the stories of these alumni have not been widely shared with the broader Jordanian public, creating a gap in public understanding of American society. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to design and implement a digital storytelling campaign that captures and disseminates alumni narratives about their experiences in the United States. The selected recipient will be responsible for producing a curated collection of at least fifty multimedia stories that highlight various aspects of American life, including education, technology, culture, and community engagement. These stories will be distributed through a public digital hub and amplified via social media, alumni networks, and traditional media channels. The initiative aims to counter misinformation, enhance mutual understanding, and reinforce the value of exchange programs as tools for strengthening bilateral relations. Funding for this opportunity is provided through FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds, with a total available funding range between one hundred fifty thousand and three hundred thousand dollars. Only one award is anticipated, and the funding will be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Embassy Amman will maintain substantial involvement throughout the project. The performance period is expected to range from twelve to twenty four months, with an anticipated start date of October first, two thousand twenty six. While cost sharing is not required, it is encouraged as a demonstration of organizational commitment. Eligibility is limited to non profit organizations, including civil society organizations and think tanks, as well as public and private educational institutions based in the United States or Jordan. For profit entities are not eligible to apply, although partnerships through subcontracts are permitted. Applicants must meet administrative requirements including obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier and maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management. Organizations are limited to one application, and submissions that do not comply with formatting or documentation requirements will be deemed ineligible. The application process requires submission of standard federal forms, a detailed narrative proposal, and a comprehensive budget with justification. The proposal must clearly outline the project’s objectives, methods, timeline, personnel, and monitoring and evaluation plan. Additional required elements include organizational background, problem statement, and sustainability considerations. Applications must be submitted via email to the Embassy by August thirty first, two thousand twenty six at eleven fifty nine p.m. Amman time. Late submissions will not be considered, and applications submitted through other platforms such as Grants.gov will not be accepted. Applications will be evaluated based on several criteria including program quality and feasibility, organizational capacity, project planning, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability. The review process includes an initial eligibility screening followed by a technical evaluation by a review panel. Applicants can expect notification of results within approximately one hundred twenty days after the submission deadline. The selected recipient will be required to comply with reporting requirements, including quarterly progress and financial reports, and provide all produced content and materials to the U.S. Embassy Amman for future use. This funding opportunity is expected to be a one time competition under the current announcement, although similar public diplomacy initiatives may be offered in future fiscal years. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes such as audience reach, engagement rates, and content dissemination metrics. Through this initiative, the Department of State seeks to leverage the credibility of alumni voices to shape public discourse, strengthen cultural understanding, and support the long term strategic partnership between the United States and Jordan.

Ensure strong alignment with public diplomacy goals; demonstrate clear measurable outcomes; provide detailed and realistic budget; emphasize organizational capacity and prior experience; include strong monitoring and evaluation framework