The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) offers this grant to expand its Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project, fostering political change and empowering civil society in the Middle East and North Africa. This grant is for organizations to provide emerging democracy activists with crucial academic and skill-based training, alongside regional networking opportunities. It encompasses two components: a U.S.-based program for 20-25 mid-career leaders (ages 25-40) focusing on academic coursework and internships at American public policy schools; and a MENA-based program for 15-20 aspiring leaders (ages 22-30) providing similar training in Arabic, often under senior LDF alumni tutelage. The initiative aims to build cadres of professionals with theoretical understanding and practical experience in democratic governance.
Opportunity ID: 55336
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-CA-025-MENA-061810 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Leaders for Democracy Fellowship II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants to LDF II—U.S. component are accredited institutes of higher education that have schools of public policy.
Eligible applicants to the LDF II—MENA component are accredited public policy institutions in the Middle East and North Africa. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) announces a request for applications (RFA) to advance political change and empower civil society in the Middle East and North Africa by providing emerging democracy activists with academic and skill-based training, as well as linkages with other activists across the region. With this announcement, NEA/PI seeks to expand its Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project and continue support for cadres of professionals who have both a familiarity with the theoretical elements of democratic governance and systems as well as practical experience. In the past, LDF has facilitated networking of like-minded democracy, civil society, and human rights activist region-wide.Interested applicants are encouraged to read this entire RFA as well as the attached full project guidance before submitting an application. Applicants may apply to host the U.S.-based project only, the Middle East and North Africa-based project only, or present a joint application which addresses both components. LDF II U.S. Component:This project will provide one cohort of 20-25 mid-career democratic reform leaders between the ages of 25 and 40, from across the Middle East and North Africa, the opportunity to complete both academic coursework and a skill-building internship in a field of their choice at a college-level American public policy school. Applicants to this project must: 1) incorporate an academic component that supports the goals of the program at large; 2) identify, place, and monitor internships for each program participant; and 3) plan and execute all pre-project preparation, support administration, and alumni activities. Alumni responsibilities include but are not limited to networking new alumni with graduates of the first four cohorts (trained 2007-2010) with innovative virtual and in-person communication and meetings.LDF II Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Component:This project will provide one cohort of 15-20 aspiring or emerging democratic reform leaders between the ages of 22 and 30, with training similar to the U.S. component but designed for participants with little or no experience in theoretical or practical comparative democratization. All aspects of the MENA component will be conducted in Arabic. Junior activists will train at a public policy host institution in the Middle East and North Africa and intern with organizations, ideally under the tutelage of more senior LDF alumni. Applicants to implement this component of the project must: 1) design an academic component that supports the goals of the program at large and is tailored to the needs and level of the participants; 2) identify, place, and monitor internships for each program participant; and 3) plan and execute all pre-project preparation, support administration, and alumni activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement & Guidance Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated to include Full Announcement Link | Jun 21, 2010 | |
| Jun 21, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-CA-025-MENA-061810 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Leaders for Democracy Fellowship II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants to LDF II—U.S. component are accredited institutes of higher education that have schools of public policy.
Eligible applicants to the LDF II—MENA component are accredited public policy institutions in the Middle East and North Africa. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) announces a request for applications (RFA) to advance political change and empower civil society in the Middle East and North Africa by providing emerging democracy activists with academic and skill-based training, as well as linkages with other activists across the region. With this announcement, NEA/PI seeks to expand its Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project and continue support for cadres of professionals who have both a familiarity with the theoretical elements of democratic governance and systems as well as practical experience. In the past, LDF has facilitated networking of like-minded democracy, civil society, and human rights activist region-wide.Interested applicants are encouraged to read this entire RFA as well as the attached full project guidance before submitting an application. Applicants may apply to host the U.S.-based project only, the Middle East and North Africa-based project only, or present a joint application which addresses both components. LDF II U.S. Component:This project will provide one cohort of 20-25 mid-career democratic reform leaders between the ages of 25 and 40, from across the Middle East and North Africa, the opportunity to complete both academic coursework and a skill-building internship in a field of their choice at a college-level American public policy school. Applicants to this project must: 1) incorporate an academic component that supports the goals of the program at large; 2) identify, place, and monitor internships for each program participant; and 3) plan and execute all pre-project preparation, support administration, and alumni activities. Alumni responsibilities include but are not limited to networking new alumni with graduates of the first four cohorts (trained 2007-2010) with innovative virtual and in-person communication and meetings.LDF II Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Component:This project will provide one cohort of 15-20 aspiring or emerging democratic reform leaders between the ages of 22 and 30, with training similar to the U.S. component but designed for participants with little or no experience in theoretical or practical comparative democratization. All aspects of the MENA component will be conducted in Arabic. Junior activists will train at a public policy host institution in the Middle East and North Africa and intern with organizations, ideally under the tutelage of more senior LDF alumni. Applicants to implement this component of the project must: 1) design an academic component that supports the goals of the program at large and is tailored to the needs and level of the participants; 2) identify, place, and monitor internships for each program participant; and 3) plan and execute all pre-project preparation, support administration, and alumni activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement & Guidance Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-CA-025-MENA-061810 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Leaders for Democracy Fellowship II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants to LDF II—U.S. component are accredited institutes of higher education that have schools of public policy.
Eligible applicants to the LDF II—MENA component are accredited public policy institutions in the Middle East and North Africa. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (NEA/PI) announces a request for applications (RFA) to advance political change and empower civil society in the Middle East and North Africa by providing emerging democracy activists with academic and skill-based training, as well as linkages with other activists across the region. With this announcement, NEA/PI seeks to expand its Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) project and continue support for cadres of professionals who have both a familiarity with the theoretical elements of democratic governance and systems as well as practical experience. In the past, LDF has facilitated networking of like-minded democracy, civil society, and human rights activist region-wide.
Interested applicants are encouraged to read this entire RFA as well as the attached full project guidance before submitting an application. Applicants may apply to host the U.S.-based project only, the Middle East and North Africa-based project only, or present a joint application which addresses both components. LDF II U.S. Component: This project will provide one cohort of 20-25 mid-career democratic reform leaders between the ages of 25 and 40, from across the Middle East and North Africa, the opportunity to complete both academic coursework and a skill-building internship in a field of their choice at a college-level American public policy school. Applicants to this project must: 1) incorporate an academic component that supports the goals of the program at large; 2) identify, place, and monitor internships for each program participant; and 3) plan and execute all pre-project preparation, support administration, and alumni activities. Alumni responsibilities include but are not limited to networking new alumni with graduates of the first four cohorts (trained 2007-2010) with innovative virtual and in-person communication and meetings. LDF II Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Component: This project will provide one cohort of 15-20 aspiring or emerging democratic reform leaders between the ages of 22 and 30, with training similar to the U.S. component but designed for participants with little or no experience in theoretical or practical comparative democratization. All aspects of the MENA component will be conducted in Arabic. Junior activists will train at a public policy host institution in the Middle East and North Africa and intern with organizations, ideally under the tutelage of more senior LDF alumni. Applicants to implement this component of the project must: 1) design an academic component that supports the goals of the program at large and is tailored to the needs and level of the participants; 2) identify, place, and monitor internships for each program participant; and 3) plan and execute all pre-project preparation, support administration, and alumni activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 55336 Full Announcement-2 -> guidance for ldf ii.pdf
Folder 55336 Full Announcement-2 -> mepi application cover sheet.pdf
Folder 55336 Full Announcement-2 -> guidance_completing sf-424.pdf
Folder 55336 Full Announcement-2 -> request for application – ldf ii (posted).pdf
Folder 55336 Other Supporting Documents-Grants.gov Registration Guidance for Foreign Organizations 1 -> grants.gov registration – guide for foreign organizations.pdf
Folder 55336 Other Supporting Documents-Guidance for Preparing Budget 1 -> mepi guidance for budget and justification.pdf
Folder 55336 Other Supporting Documents-MEPI Application Preparation Guidance 1 -> mepi application preparation guidance.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jessica Baker Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 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 | LDF-2010 | Leaders for Democracy Fellowship II | PKG00019324 | Jun 18, 2010 | Jul 30, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55336 SF424-2.0.pdf
55336 Budget-1.1.pdf
55336 Project-1.1.pdf
55336 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55336 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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