MEPI is offering a grant opportunity to support private sector growth in Algeria through enhanced access to finance. Successful proposals will focus on collaborating with BSOs, building SMEs’ capacity to access finance, and developing tailored financial products. Prior MEPI initiatives in Algeria have led to an Economic Reform Agenda, emphasizing the need to strengthen financial institutions and extend financing options for businesses. Applicants must address specific objectives outlined in the ERA and provide a detailed plan for achieving them. Strong partnerships with SMEs, BSOs, and lenders/investors are essential. Applications are due by Jun 12, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 303114
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0004343 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Private Sector Growth in Algeria |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy, rights, and governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | MEPI seeks proposals that promote private sector growth in Algeria by supporting the private sector’s access to finance. Successful applications should propose a strategy to work with established networks of BSOs, build the capacity of SMEs to access finance, and work with lenders to develop financial products and services tailored to the needs of SMEs.Previous MEPI programming coalesced a taskforce and network of BSOs; and facilitated the creation of an Economic Reform Agenda (ERA) that presented recommendations for business and economic reform in Algeria. Successful applications will specifically address recommendation three in the ERA, “Financing Economic Activity,” in support of the following objectives:- Strengthen the capacity of banks and financial institutions for better business services. [Objective 8 in the ERA]- Extend and diversify financing options for businesses. [Objective 9 in the ERA]- Bolster the business and financial acumen of high-growth SMEs to help them gain access to finance.Successful applications shall clearly and succinctly outline a detailed plan for how each objective will be achieved and how monitoring and evaluation data will be collected and analyzed. Successful applications shall also demonstrate a strong capacity to establish partnerships and work with SMEs, BSOs, and traditional and/or non-traditional lenders or investors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Elizabeth Hartman
NEA-Grants@state.gov Email:NEA-Grants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| . | Apr 12, 2018 | |
| Apr 12, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0004343 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Private Sector Growth in Algeria |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy, rights, and governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | MEPI seeks proposals that promote private sector growth in Algeria by supporting the private sector’s access to finance. Successful applications should propose a strategy to work with established networks of BSOs, build the capacity of SMEs to access finance, and work with lenders to develop financial products and services tailored to the needs of SMEs.Previous MEPI programming coalesced a taskforce and network of BSOs; and facilitated the creation of an Economic Reform Agenda (ERA) that presented recommendations for business and economic reform in Algeria. Successful applications will specifically address recommendation three in the ERA, “Financing Economic Activity,” in support of the following objectives:- Strengthen the capacity of banks and financial institutions for better business services. [Objective 8 in the ERA]- Extend and diversify financing options for businesses. [Objective 9 in the ERA]- Bolster the business and financial acumen of high-growth SMEs to help them gain access to finance.Successful applications shall clearly and succinctly outline a detailed plan for how each objective will be achieved and how monitoring and evaluation data will be collected and analyzed. Successful applications shall also demonstrate a strong capacity to establish partnerships and work with SMEs, BSOs, and traditional and/or non-traditional lenders or investors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Elizabeth Hartman
NEA-Grants@state.gov Email:NEA-Grants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0004343 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting Private Sector Growth in Algeria |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy, rights, and governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public international organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | MEPI seeks proposals that promote private sector growth in Algeria by supporting the private sector’s access to finance. Successful applications should propose a strategy to work with established networks of BSOs, build the capacity of SMEs to access finance, and work with lenders to develop financial products and services tailored to the needs of SMEs. Previous MEPI programming coalesced a taskforce and network of BSOs; and facilitated the creation of an Economic Reform Agenda (ERA) that presented recommendations for business and economic reform in Algeria. Successful applications will specifically address recommendation three in the ERA, “Financing Economic Activity,” in support of the following objectives: – Strengthen the capacity of banks and financial institutions for better business services. [Objective 8 in the ERA] – Extend and diversify financing options for businesses. [Objective 9 in the ERA] – Bolster the business and financial acumen of high-growth SMEs to help them gain access to finance. Successful applications shall clearly and succinctly outline a detailed plan for how each objective will be achieved and how monitoring and evaluation data will be collected and analyzed. Successful applications shall also demonstrate a strong capacity to establish partnerships and work with SMEs, BSOs, and traditional and/or non-traditional lenders or investors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Elizabeth Hartman
HARTMANE@state.gov Email:HARTMANE@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 303114 Full Announcement-Full Announcement – Appendices -> APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Narrative Sample Template_2016.pdf
Folder 303114 Full Announcement-Full Announcement – Appendices -> APPENDIX 3 – AC Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 303114 Full Announcement-Full Announcement – Appendices -> APPENDIX 2 Logic Model.pdf
Folder 303114 Full Announcement-Full Announcement – Appendices -> Promoting Private Sector Growth in Algeria NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Elizabeth Hartman NEA-Grants@state.gov Email: NEA-Grants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | PKG00240558 | Jun 12, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
303114 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
303114 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
303114 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
303114 SF424A-1.0.pdf
303114 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
303114 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
303114 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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