This grant offered by the Middle East Partnership Initiative aims to create a network connecting MEPI alumni to establish local chapters in countries like Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The network intends to foster civic engagement and positive contributions to communities in the Middle East and North Africa region. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions. The deadline for applications is January 19, 2012, targeting regions not covered by previous solicitations. Those who previously applied for establishing local chapters in specific countries can submit new or revised applications under this funding opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 134654
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NEAPI-11-AW-038-MENA-121611 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 11, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $375,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description:: | The Middle East Partnership Initiative seeks to establish a network that connects all alumni of MEPI-funded projects. Currently, there are over 11,000 MEPI alumni and this number is growing daily. The MEPI Alumni Network will connect a group of local MEPI Alumni Chapters that together provide coverage for the entire region where MEPI is active. This Network is designed to support and strengthen MEPI alumni and their commitment to civic engagement, creating an environment where MEPI alumni can work together to make positive contributions to their communities and bring positive change to the region using and expanding upon the skills acquired through their various MEPI experiences. Our goal is to provide 100% coverage for the entire Middle East and North Africa region to include all countries listed under eligible countries in this program announcement.Eligible Countries:MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Applicants may apply to establish a single chapter representing multiple countries, particularly in the Gulf, but only one application per organization will be accepted. Eligible Applicants:Eligible applicants who may apply for this funding opportunity include any registered non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions of higher education (such as colleges and universities). All organizations, U.S. based or foreign, are invited to apply for this RFA. Applicants may apply to establish a single Chapter representing multiple countries, but must demonstrate an on-the-ground presence in each country covered in the application. This is the third solicitation for applications to the Establishing Local MEPI Alumni Chapters Request for Applications (RFA). The previous RFAs were open for applications from April 15 thru May 30, 2011 and from June 21 thru July 17, 2011. Through these first two opportunities, MEPI was able to establish Local Chapters in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, the West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. This third solicitation seeks applications to support chapters in those countries where they were not established through the previous announcements. If you submitted an application to launch a Local Chapter in Algeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and/or the UAE under either of the previous RFAs, you may submit a new or revised application in response to this RFA. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | MEPI is extending the deadline for submissions to this announcement to January 19, 2012. All applications must be received by 23:59:59 on January 19th to be considered for this opportunity. | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 |
| Competition ID: | ALUMNI3-US |
| Competition Title: | Alumni RFA – US Organziations |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00088850 |
| Opening Date: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Jessica Baker |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Package No: 2
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 |
| Competition ID: | ALUMNI3-FOREIGN |
| Competition Title: | Alumni RFA – Foreign Organizations |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00088851 |
| Opening Date: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Jessica Baker |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Attachments [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | ALUMNI3-US | Alumni RFA – US Organziations | PKG00088850 | Dec 16, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | View | Jessica Baker | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | ALUMNI3-FOREIGN | Alumni RFA – Foreign Organizations | PKG00088851 | Dec 16, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | View | Jessica Baker | Organization Applicants |