The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) is offering the Alumni Engagement Grant to promote social and private entrepreneurship in the MENA region by collaborating with MEPI alumni. This grant aims to address challenges identified in a 2016 assessment, such as integrating alumni into MEPI networks, maintaining strong connections, and providing opportunities for continued professional development. By enhancing alumni relations, NEA/AC seeks to sustain social and business entrepreneurship efforts in the region, leveraging the power of alumni networks to foster leadership and strengthen the impact of MEPI programs. Application deadline: Aug 08, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 295297
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-ACMEPI-17-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Note:Only U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply for this opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at promoting social and private entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by partnering with its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) alumni. Alumni networks can be effective social networks that generate both a higher level of interaction and longer-lived relationships, and ultimately improve social and private entrepreneurial performance by at least 8% more than other non-connected initiatives, according to a 2010 Harvard Business Review study. The corporate world is realizing that treating ex-employees as âÃÂÃÂalumniâÃÂàincreases referrals, client business, as well as advice and input on internal issues and job leads. MEPI aims to apply these lessons in its new initiative aimed at enhancing its alumni relations in order to sustain its social and business entrepreneurship efforts in the region. Problem Statement Since 2002, MEPI has invested substantial time and resources building the leadership skills and strengthening the organizational capacity of participants in exchange and grants programs. A 2016 internal field assessment identified challenges that alumni face and opportunities that can be leveraged to advance MEPI objectives and values. Field assessment findings suggest the following: alumni benefited greatly from participating in the MEPI programs, and many sought additional opportunities and enrichment to further their professional skills and develop their portfolio as community and business leaders; a large number of the TomorrowâÃÂÃÂs Leaders program alumni are not fully integrated into the MEPI or State Department alumni fora; U.S. embassiesâÃÂàcapacity to maintain a strong alumni-network is inconsistent; alumniâÃÂÃÂs work and life commitments prevent them from participating in events that they view as merely social; new alumni face challenges reintegrating into their home countries after participating in exchange programs, and some are unable to identify meaningful pathways to maintain the skills and the relationships they acquired from participating in the program; while maintaining connections on an individual basis, most alumni lose out on opportunities from which they could have benefited had they followed up on the connections they established with their cohort, American counterparts, or fellow in-country alumni; and many old alumni, who have become business and community leaders, mentored others, and participated in other U.S. government-funded leadership programs, have lost touch with MEPI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alumni Engagement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 03, 2017 | ||
| Aug 03, 2017 | ||
| Jul 26, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-ACMEPI-17-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Note:Only U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply for this opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at promoting social and private entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by partnering with its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) alumni. Alumni networks can be effective social networks that generate both a higher level of interaction and longer-lived relationships, and ultimately improve social and private entrepreneurial performance by at least 8% more than other non-connected initiatives, according to a 2010 Harvard Business Review study. The corporate world is realizing that treating ex-employees as âÃÂÃÂalumniâÃÂàincreases referrals, client business, as well as advice and input on internal issues and job leads. MEPI aims to apply these lessons in its new initiative aimed at enhancing its alumni relations in order to sustain its social and business entrepreneurship efforts in the region. Problem Statement Since 2002, MEPI has invested substantial time and resources building the leadership skills and strengthening the organizational capacity of participants in exchange and grants programs. A 2016 internal field assessment identified challenges that alumni face and opportunities that can be leveraged to advance MEPI objectives and values. Field assessment findings suggest the following: alumni benefited greatly from participating in the MEPI programs, and many sought additional opportunities and enrichment to further their professional skills and develop their portfolio as community and business leaders; a large number of the TomorrowâÃÂÃÂs Leaders program alumni are not fully integrated into the MEPI or State Department alumni fora; U.S. embassiesâÃÂàcapacity to maintain a strong alumni-network is inconsistent; alumniâÃÂÃÂs work and life commitments prevent them from participating in events that they view as merely social; new alumni face challenges reintegrating into their home countries after participating in exchange programs, and some are unable to identify meaningful pathways to maintain the skills and the relationships they acquired from participating in the program; while maintaining connections on an individual basis, most alumni lose out on opportunities from which they could have benefited had they followed up on the connections they established with their cohort, American counterparts, or fellow in-country alumni; and many old alumni, who have become business and community leaders, mentored others, and participated in other U.S. government-funded leadership programs, have lost touch with MEPI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alumni Engagement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-ACMEPI-17-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Note:Only U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply for this opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at promoting social and private entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by partnering with its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) alumni. Alumni networks can be effective social networks that generate both a higher level of interaction and longer-lived relationships, and ultimately improve social and private entrepreneurial performance by at least 8% more than other non-connected initiatives, according to a 2010 Harvard Business Review study. The corporate world is realizing that treating ex-employees as âÃÂÃÂalumniâÃÂàincreases referrals, client business, as well as advice and input on internal issues and job leads. MEPI aims to apply these lessons in its new initiative aimed at enhancing its alumni relations in order to sustain its social and business entrepreneurship efforts in the region. Problem Statement Since 2002, MEPI has invested substantial time and resources building the leadership skills and strengthening the organizational capacity of participants in exchange and grants programs. A 2016 internal field assessment identified challenges that alumni face and opportunities that can be leveraged to advance MEPI objectives and values. Field assessment findings suggest the following: alumni benefited greatly from participating in the MEPI programs, and many sought additional opportunities and enrichment to further their professional skills and develop their portfolio as community and business leaders; a large number of the TomorrowâÃÂÃÂs Leaders program alumni are not fully integrated into the MEPI or State Department alumni fora; U.S. embassiesâÃÂàcapacity to maintain a strong alumni-network is inconsistent; alumniâÃÂÃÂs work and life commitments prevent them from participating in events that they view as merely social; new alumni face challenges reintegrating into their home countries after participating in exchange programs, and some are unable to identify meaningful pathways to maintain the skills and the relationships they acquired from participating in the program; while maintaining connections on an individual basis, most alumni lose out on opportunities from which they could have benefited had they followed up on the connections they established with their cohort, American counterparts, or fellow in-country alumni; and many old alumni, who have become business and community leaders, mentored others, and participated in other U.S. government-funded leadership programs, have lost touch with MEPI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alumni Engagement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-ACMEPI-17-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alumni Engagement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Note:Only U.S.-based organizations are eligible to apply for this opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at promoting social and private entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by partnering with its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) alumni. Alumni networks can be effective social networks that generate both a higher level of interaction and longer-lived relationships, and ultimately improve social and private entrepreneurial performance by at least 8% more than other non-connected initiatives, according to a 2010 Harvard Business Review study. The corporate world is realizing that treating ex-employees as âÃÂÃÂalumniâÃÂàincreases referrals, client business, as well as advice and input on internal issues and job leads. MEPI aims to apply these lessons in its new initiative aimed at enhancing its alumni relations in order to sustain its social and business entrepreneurship efforts in the region. Problem Statement Since 2002, MEPI has invested substantial time and resources building the leadership skills and strengthening the organizational capacity of participants in exchange and grants programs. A 2016 internal field assessment identified challenges that alumni face and opportunities that can be leveraged to advance MEPI objectives and values. Field assessment findings suggest the following: alumni benefited greatly from participating in the MEPI programs, and many sought additional opportunities and enrichment to further their professional skills and develop their portfolio as community and business leaders; a large number of the TomorrowâÃÂÃÂs Leaders program alumni are not fully integrated into the MEPI or State Department alumni fora; U.S. embassiesâÃÂàcapacity to maintain a strong alumni-network is inconsistent; alumniâÃÂÃÂs work and life commitments prevent them from participating in events that they view as merely social; new alumni face challenges reintegrating into their home countries after participating in exchange programs, and some are unable to identify meaningful pathways to maintain the skills and the relationships they acquired from participating in the program; while maintaining connections on an individual basis, most alumni lose out on opportunities from which they could have benefited had they followed up on the connections they established with their cohort, American counterparts, or fellow in-country alumni; and many old alumni, who have become business and community leaders, mentored others, and participated in other U.S. government-funded leadership programs, have lost touch with MEPI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Alumni Engagement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 295297 Full Announcement-Alumni Engagement -> MEPI Alumni NOFO Revised Q&A.pdf
Folder 295297 Full Announcement-Alumni Engagement -> MEPI Alumni NOFO.pdf
Folder 295297 Full Announcement-Alumni Engagement -> APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Sample Template.pdf
Folder 295297 Full Announcement-Alumni Engagement -> APPENDIX 3 – AC Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 295297 Full Announcement-Alumni Engagement -> Appendix 1a – Budget Narrative Guidance.pdf
Folder 295297 Full Announcement-Alumni Engagement -> APPENDIX 4- AC Pre-Submission Checklist.pdf
Folder 295297 Full Announcement-Alumni Engagement -> APPENDIX 2 – Results Monitoring Plan (RMP).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | NEAAC-ACMEPI-17-010-059222 | Alumni Engagement | PKG00233651 | Jul 07, 2017 | Aug 08, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295297 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295297 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
295297 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
295297 SF424A-1.0.pdf
295297 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
295297 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
295297 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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