Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 278 21 DRG SAWT USAIDJORDAN
The USAID/Jordan-SAWT Activity is a USAID Mission to Jordan request for information (RFI) aimed at gathering input from organizations and individuals on a planned civil society strengthening initiative in Jordan. The opportunity is framed as an early market-sounding and design feedback step rather than a finalized solicitation, and it references a draft program description provided in an attachment to the RFI. USAID signals that it anticipates supporting the activity for five years with an estimated total value of about $35 million, with the clear caveat that the final amount would depend on the availability of funds. The activity aligns with USAID strategic priorities for Jordan, specifically the Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and the Journey to Self-Reliance (J2SR) Roadmap, indicating that the program is intended to fit within broader, long-term governance and development objectives rather than operate as a standalone project.
Substantively, the Sawt (A Voice for Civic Engagement) concept focuses on strengthening Jordanian civil society and media so they can more actively and effectively represent, organize around, and advocate for citizen-driven interests. The underlying theory of change is that when civil society organizations are more capable and the public has better access to information, citizen priorities are more likely to be articulated clearly and channeled into constructive civic engagement. In turn, this is expected to support the Government of Jordan in developing policies that are more responsive to public needs. A central intended outcome is improved trust between government institutions and the people they serve, suggesting the activity is meant to contribute to healthier state-society relations by reinforcing participation, representation, and accountability mechanisms in practical ways.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the notice lists the instrument type as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized under community development and falls under CFDA 98.001. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility language that may appear in the full RFI text, meaning a wide range of potential respondents could provide feedback and, later, potentially compete if a formal solicitation is issued. USAID indicates an expectation of a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), implying that if it proceeds to procurement, it may select one prime implementer to lead the full activity, potentially with partners and sub-awardees.
The RFI is very specific about how feedback must be submitted. Interested parties were instructed to respond only by email, and only to the designated address: StrengtheningCivilSociety@usaid.gov. No other submission method would be accepted. The deadline provided for written responses was January 11, 2021 at 1600 Amman time. Overall, the notice communicates USAID/Jordan's intent to shape a sizable, multi-year democracy, rights, and governance-oriented initiative centered on civic engagement, civil society capacity, and media’s role in informing the public, while using the RFI process to collect stakeholder perspectives before finalizing the program design or moving into a formal funding competition.Apply for RFI 278 21 DRG SAWT USAIDJORDAN
- The Agency for International Development, Jordan USAID-Amman in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Jordan-SAWT ACTIVITY" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2021 01/11/2021 /1600 (Jordan Time) StrengtheningCivilSociety@usaid.gov. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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