Qissati ma3 America

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Amman is soliciting proposals under solicitation number PAS-JOR-FY26-003 to design and implement Qissati ma3 America, a digital storytelling campaign that amplifies the personal experiences of Jordanian alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. The selected recipient will produce at least 50 multimedia stories showcasing alumni perspectives on American life, including education, technology, sports, and creative industries, with the goal of fostering deeper public understanding of the United States in Jordan. These stories will be compiled into a public digital archive and distributed via social media, alumni networks, and traditional media channels. The project must be implemented entirely in Jordan over a period of 12 to 24 months, with all deliverables, including video content and digital platforms, adhering strictly to U.S. Department of State branding guidelines and compliance with 10 FAM 416. Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to AmmanGrants@state.gov, and submissions through Grants.gov are not accepted. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale based on six criteria: program idea quality and feasibility (30 points), project planning and ability to achieve objectives (25 points), organizational capacity and past grant performance (20 points), budget reasonableness and justification (10 points), monitoring and evaluation methodology (10 points), and sustainability planning (5 points). The award will be made through a trade-off process, not based on lowest price, with preference given to applicants with lower indirect cost rates in case of tied scores. Required attachments include resumes of key personnel (one page each), letters of support from partners (one page each), proof of non-profit status, organizational registration, and a current NICRA if claiming indirect costs. The recipient must comply with stringent administrative requirements including mandatory electronic funds transfer for salaries, submission of SF-270 and SF-428 forms, adherence to the Trafficking in Persons compliance plan, and explicit prohibitions against construction, direct social services, and unapproved use of unmanned aerial systems. The estimated budget is $123,404.77 in direct costs, with no option periods specified, and funding renewal is discretionary. The proposal narrative is capped at 10 pages, with strict character limits for required sections, and must be submitted in English with budgets in U.S. dollars.