This grant, offered by The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), is for the purpose of strengthening the Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and empowering citizens to engage with and benefit from legal frameworks. It aims to foster pluralistic, participatory societies with equal protection under the law, and advance a legal environment protecting citizens and civil society from arbitrary actions. Priority areas include Rights Education, Rule of Law Training, Freedom of Association, and Media Law. MEPI encourages innovative proposals from experienced Civil Society Organizations in MENA. International organizations are also welcome, provided significant local partnerships. Projects must detail impact, sustainability, and inclusion of underrepresented groups.
Opportunity ID: 58495
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-AW-029-MENA-101810 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 22, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign non-profit organization, non-governmental organization; private institution; institutions of higher education (non-profit or for-profit); commercial entity; or small business. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announces an open competition for applications that strengthen the Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) or which enhance the ability of citizens to participate in, promote, and benefit from the Rule of Law. Anticipated projects will support MEPIs goals to create pluralistic and participatory societies that ensure equal protection under the law and fair process for all people. In addition, projects will advance a legal environment that protects citizens and civil society from arbitrary government action. We are looking for projects that address the following priority areas:A. Rights Education;B. Rule of Law Training; C. Freedom of Association; andD. Media LawMEPI has a particular interest in supporting projects that are innovative and meet needs and opportunities not already addressed by current donor funding. MEPI supports projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. We are not able to support programming in the West Bank and Gaza at this time due to a Congressionally-mandated funding cap. Regional projects may include Iraqi participants, but we currently do not fund Iraq-specific programming. MEPI seeks proposals that fully integrate women, youth, and other underrepresented groups into their proposed activities. We encourage applications from experienced Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the MENA region. International organizations (non-governmental organizations with principal bases of operations outside the Middle East and North Africa) are also encouraged to apply, but the percentage of total budget actually spent in the region through local partners will be among the elements of evaluation for this competition. All proposals should indicate explicitly how activities will achieve impact and how implementers plan to measure political change. Proposals should propose a realistic timeline and sustainability plan. Applicants must submit a separate application for each priority area under which they apply and must clearly state which priority area each application addresses. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI’s Open Funding Opportunities |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Full Announcement Link revised | Oct 22, 2010 | |
| Full Announcement Link Modified | Oct 22, 2010 | |
| Oct 19, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-AW-029-MENA-101810 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 22, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign non-profit organization, non-governmental organization; private institution; institutions of higher education (non-profit or for-profit); commercial entity; or small business. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announces an open competition for applications that strengthen the Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) or which enhance the ability of citizens to participate in, promote, and benefit from the Rule of Law. Anticipated projects will support MEPIs goals to create pluralistic and participatory societies that ensure equal protection under the law and fair process for all people. In addition, projects will advance a legal environment that protects citizens and civil society from arbitrary government action. We are looking for projects that address the following priority areas:A. Rights Education;B. Rule of Law Training; C. Freedom of Association; andD. Media LawMEPI has a particular interest in supporting projects that are innovative and meet needs and opportunities not already addressed by current donor funding. MEPI supports projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. We are not able to support programming in the West Bank and Gaza at this time due to a Congressionally-mandated funding cap. Regional projects may include Iraqi participants, but we currently do not fund Iraq-specific programming. MEPI seeks proposals that fully integrate women, youth, and other underrepresented groups into their proposed activities. We encourage applications from experienced Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the MENA region. International organizations (non-governmental organizations with principal bases of operations outside the Middle East and North Africa) are also encouraged to apply, but the percentage of total budget actually spent in the region through local partners will be among the elements of evaluation for this competition. All proposals should indicate explicitly how activities will achieve impact and how implementers plan to measure political change. Proposals should propose a realistic timeline and sustainability plan. Applicants must submit a separate application for each priority area under which they apply and must clearly state which priority area each application addresses. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI’s Open Funding Opportunities |
| 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 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-10-AW-029-MENA-101810 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 22, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign non-profit organization, non-governmental organization; private institution; institutions of higher education (non-profit or for-profit); commercial entity; or small business. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announces an open competition for applications that strengthen the Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) or which enhance the ability of citizens to participate in, promote, and benefit from the Rule of Law. Anticipated projects will support MEPIs goals to create pluralistic and participatory societies that ensure equal protection under the law and fair process for all people. In addition, projects will advance a legal environment that protects citizens and civil society from arbitrary government action. We are looking for projects that address the following priority areas:A. Rights Education;B. Rule of Law Training; C. Freedom of Association; andD. Media LawMEPI has a particular interest in supporting projects that are innovative and meet needs and opportunities not already addressed by current donor funding. MEPI supports projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. We are not able to support programming in the West Bank and Gaza at this time due to a Congressionally-mandated funding cap. Regional projects may include Iraqi participants, but we currently do not fund Iraq-specific programming. MEPI seeks proposals that fully integrate women, youth, and other underrepresented groups into their proposed activities. We encourage applications from experienced Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the MENA region. International organizations (non-governmental organizations with principal bases of operations outside the Middle East and North Africa) are also encouraged to apply, but the percentage of total budget actually spent in the region through local partners will be among the elements of evaluation for this competition. All proposals should indicate explicitly how activities will achieve impact and how implementers plan to measure political change. Proposals should propose a realistic timeline and sustainability plan. Applicants must submit a separate application for each priority area under which they apply and must clearly state which priority area each application addresses. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website Announcement 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-AW-029-MENA-101810 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign non-profit organization, non-governmental organization; private institution; institutions of higher education (non-profit or for-profit); commercial entity; or small business. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announces an open competition for applications that strengthen the Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) or which enhance the ability of citizens to participate in, promote, and benefit from the Rule of Law. Anticipated projects will support MEPIs goals to create pluralistic and participatory societies that ensure equal protection under the law and fair process for all people. In addition, projects will advance a legal environment that protects citizens and civil society from arbitrary government action. We are looking for projects that address the following priority areas:
A. Rights Education; MEPI has a particular interest in supporting projects that are innovative and meet needs and opportunities not already addressed by current donor funding. MEPI supports projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. We are not able to support programming in the West Bank and Gaza at this time due to a Congressionally-mandated funding cap. Regional projects may include Iraqi participants, but we currently do not fund Iraq-specific programming. MEPI seeks proposals that fully integrate women, youth, and other underrepresented groups into their proposed activities. We encourage applications from experienced Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the MENA region. International organizations (non-governmental organizations with principal bases of operations outside the Middle East and North Africa) are also encouraged to apply, but the percentage of total budget actually spent in the region through local partners will be among the elements of evaluation for this competition. All proposals should indicate explicitly how activities will achieve impact and how implementers plan to measure political change. Proposals should propose a realistic timeline and sustainability plan. Applicants must submit a separate application for each priority area under which they apply and must clearly state which priority area each application addresses. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website |
| 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 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa app 3 – organization information_vfinal.pdf
Folder 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa app 2.2 – contractual elements_vfinal.pdf
Folder 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa app 5 – pre-submission checklist_final.pdf
Folder 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa app 1 – mepi application cover sheet_vfinal.pdf
Folder 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa rule of law.pdf
Folder 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa app 2 – mepi budget narrative sample template_vfinal.pdf
Folder 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa app 4 – application guidance_vfinal.pdf
Folder 58495 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa app 2.1 – consultant elements_vfinal.pdf
Folder 58495 Other Supporting Documents-FAQs and Monitoring Plan Guidance 1 -> roma plan guidance for applicants.pdf
Folder 58495 Other Supporting Documents-FAQs and Monitoring Plan Guidance 1 -> faqs – november 2010 rfa_revised.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 | ROL-RE | Rights Education | PKG00021986 | Oct 18, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 | View |
| 19.500 | ROL-TRAINING | Rule of Law Training | PKG00021987 | Oct 18, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 | View |
| 19.500 | ROL-FOA | Freedom of Association | PKG00021988 | Oct 18, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 | View |
| 19.500 | ROL-MLR | Media Law Reform | PKG00021989 | Oct 18, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58495 SF424-2.0.pdf
58495 Budget-1.1.pdf
58495 Project-1.1.pdf
58495 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58495 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
58495 SF424-2.0.pdf
58495 Budget-1.1.pdf
58495 Project-1.1.pdf
58495 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58495 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
58495 SF424-2.0.pdf
58495 Budget-1.1.pdf
58495 Project-1.1.pdf
58495 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58495 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
58495 SF424-2.0.pdf
58495 Budget-1.1.pdf
58495 Project-1.1.pdf
58495 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58495 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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