USAID/Jordan Seeks Input for Proposed Civil Society Strengthening Grant

This grant, proposed by USAID/Jordan, aims to strengthen civil society and media in Jordan. Anticipated to last five years with an approximate funding of $35 million, its core purpose is to empower Jordanian civil society and media to actively represent and advocate for citizen-driven interests. By fostering a more active and informed public, this initiative seeks to assist the Government of Jordan in developing policies that genuinely respond to citizens’ needs while also building increased trust between government institutions and the public they serve. USAID is currently seeking information and feedback from interested organizations to refine this significant development initiative.

Opportunity ID: 330516

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFI-278-21-DRG-SAWT-USAIDJORDAN
Funding Opportunity Title:	USAID/Jordan-SAWT ACTIVITY
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	RFI – Cooperative Agreement
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Assistance Listings:	98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Dec 21, 2020
Last Updated Date:	Dec 21, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 11, 2021 01/11/2021 /16:00 (Jordan Time) StrengtheningCivilSociety@usaid.gov
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 11, 2021 01/11/2021 /16:00 (Jordan Time) StrengtheningCivilSociety@usaid.gov
Archive Date:	Feb 10, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$35,000,000
Award Ceiling:	$35,000,000
Award Floor:	$25,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	N/A

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Jordan USAID-Amman
Description:	The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Jordan seeks information from interested organizations and individuals on a proposed USAID civil society strengthening activity. A draft program description is included in Attachment 1 in the RFI document. USAID anticipates supporting this activity over a five year period in an approximate amount of $35 million, depending upon the availability of funding. This activity is in-line with USAID’s Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and the Journey to Self-Reliance (J2SR) Roadmap for Jordan. USAID Sawt: A Voice for Civic Engagement aims to position Jordanian civil society and media to actively and effectively represent and advocate on behalf of citizen-driven interests. A more active and effective civil society and better informed public will assist the Government of Jordan (GOJ) in producing policies that respond to citizen’s needs while also promoting increased trust between government institutions and those whom they govern. Interested parties are requested to provide feedback to USAID/Jordan using the email address provided below. No other form of feedback will be accepted. . Thank you for your continuing partnership in this important development initiative. Responses regarding this Request for Information (RFI) must be submitted in writing to: StrengtheningCivilSociety@usaid.gov by 01/11/2021 at 1600 (Amman, Jordan time). Responses in formats other than electronic via email to the address indicated will not be accepted.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Ahmad Al Shrari Grantor Phone 00962065907493 Email:StrengtheningCivilSociety@usaid.gov

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