Qissati ma3 America
🏛 U.S. Mission to Jordan
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This grant is for U.S. and Jordanian organizations producing digital storytelling content about U.S. exchange program alumni. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and public or private educational institutions. The project must create at least 50 multimedia stories showcasing American life for Jordanian audiences. Activities include video production, digital archiving, and social media amplification of alumni narratives.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Amman announces an open competition to design and implement Qissati ma3 America —a digital storytelling campaign that shares the firsthand experiences of Jordanian alumni of U.S. Department of State-funded exchange programs. Jordan is home to thousands of alumni of U.S. government funded exchange programs — professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, educators, athletes, and artists who have lived and studied in the United States. Despite the impact of these programs, alumni stories rarely reach the broader Jordanian public, limiting opportunities to build understanding of American society through firsthand experiences. This initiative will address the gap by transforming alumni perspectives of the United States into a public resource — giving every alumnus the opportunity to share their American story. 3 The recipient will produce a curated collection of at least 50 multimedia stories highlighting American life for Jordanian audiences: its classrooms, campuses, technology culture, sports, and creative industries. The video stories will be archived in a public digital hub and amplified through social media, alumni networks, and traditional media.
Applications are accepted via email only to AmmanGrants@state.gov. Submissions through Grants.gov will not be accepted.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity statement
- Evidence of not-for-profit status or institutional affiliation
- Media production portfolio or prior project samples
Program contact
- 👤 Noor A AlNoubani Resource Coordination Specialist
- 📧 AmmanGrants@state.gov
- 📞 0096265906578
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.040 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,682,072
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$3,371,312
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$2,650,000
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$2,446,525
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$2,050,500
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$1,861,451
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$1,700,000
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$1,565,795
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$1,500,000
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$1,480,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.040). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $129,428,262 | |
| 2019 est. | $34,549,598 | |
| 2020 | $129,979,440 | |
| 2021 | $128,999,999 |
FAQ
Can organizations from both the U.S. and Jordan apply?
Yes, eligible organizations from either country can apply, including nonprofits, think tanks, educational institutions, and civil society groups. Both must be not-for-profit.
What deliverables are required?
Create and archive at least 50 multimedia stories about U.S. exchange program alumni experiences. Stories should cover American classrooms, campuses, technology, sports, and creative industries.
Is cost sharing required?
No. There is no mandatory cost-sharing requirement for this cooperative agreement.
What is the typical award amount?
Individual awards range from $150,000 to $300,000, depending on project scope and competitiveness. This is the total available funding pool.
Are there specific deadlines for submission?
Yes, the deadline is August 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted by email to AmmanGrants@state.gov only—do not submit through Grants.gov.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on how your organization will reach and engage Jordanian audiences, especially younger demographics unfamiliar with U.S. culture. Demonstrate media distribution expertise.
- Emphasize partnerships with U.S. exchange program alumni networks and Jordanian media outlets to ensure authentic storytelling and broad amplification of content.
- Detail your video production quality standards and digital platform capabilities. Show prior experience managing large multimedia archives or digital campaigns.
- Build relationships with the U.S. Embassy Amman early to understand stakeholder priorities and ensure alignment with broader public diplomacy goals.
- Address how you will recruit diverse alumni voices representing different sectors (education, business, arts, sports). Avoid overrepresenting any single demographic.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants often underestimate the storytelling curation process and submit proposals focused only on video production. Proposals fail when they lack demonstrated experience managing large digital content projects or reaching Jordanian audiences effectively. Weak applications miss the strategic goal: building U.S.-Jordan understanding through authentic alumni narratives rather than institutional marketing.
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