The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) is offering this grant to identify potential implementing organizations for future funding opportunities over a four-year period. This initiative aims to pre-select partners with demonstrated capacity and interest in various development and governance areas across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Focus areas include strengthening legal and civic systems, supporting independent media, fostering effective political processes, advocating for civil society organizations, promoting economic and workforce development, and advancing educational reforms. Interested organizations are invited to complete a web-based questionnaire and submit Statements of Interest to be considered for pre-selection, which may lead to invitations for full applications for specific future grants.
Opportunity ID: 110473
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-036-MENA-080111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Information and Statistics Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.221 — Near East Regional Democracy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) seeks to identify a broad cadre of potential implementing organizations through an Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire, which will be used to identify pre-selected partners for future funding opportunities. Contingent upon the availability of funds, successful applicants (those identified as pre-selected partners) may receive invitations to submit full applications for select future funding opportunities over a period of four years. NEA invites organizations that wish to be considered as pre-identified partners to complete a web-based questionnaire and submit Statements of Interest through this Questionnaire. Interested applicants should read the full announcement for details on how to submit a Statement of Interest to this announcement. The Questionnaire is only one part of what is required from an applicant to this announcement.The Questionnaire will provide information about each applicant’s organizational mission and activities, functional and technical expertise, country experience, organizational approach/methodology, experience working with nongovernmental, governmental, and/or private sector partners in the MENA region, and relevant accomplishments. Please note that completion of the questionnaire does not guarantee that an organization will be found eligible for pre-selection status. Specifically, the Questionnaire seeks to assess each applicant’s experience and/or capacity in developing and supporting one or more of the following areas in the Middle East and North Africa:* Legal systems that protect the rights of all individuals* Civic cultures that support democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social and political life* Media institutions that defend the public interest* Legal and regulatory frameworks that enable participation* Political processes and institutions that encourage effective participation* Civil society organizations’ (CSOs) effective advocacy* Economic reform and workforce development * Educational reform and service learning* Local coalitions and partnerships* Alumni networks and activities. U.S.- based applicants must submit their Statement of Interest via Grants.gov. Foreign-based applicants may submit their applications via Grants.gov or via email. More inforamtion on submitting an application is outlined in the announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Website Link to Announcement |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Two documents have been posted with this announcement: 1) Frequently Asked Questions 2) Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire Sample Questions. To download these documents please follow the following instructions: 1) Click on the “Find Grant Opportunities” link, and select “Basic search”; 2) Enter the funding opportunity number or CFDA number, and click “Search;” 3) Click on the "Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire" announcement link (You will be directed to the announcement’s synopsis page); 4) At the top of the announcement’s synopsis page, there will be three headers. Click on the header entitled “Full Announcement.” 5) On the Full Announcement page, there will be a list of files. Select the files entitled “Other Supporting Documents—FAQs and Sample Questions 1” with the description “Zip of all attachments.” By selecting this file all the sample template documents appendices will be downloaded. |
Aug 18, 2011 | |
| Funding Opportunity Description was revised and should be reviewed by all interested parties. | Aug 18, 2011 | |
| Clarified how to access the survey – To access the survey, you should review the full announcement. | Aug 04, 2011 | |
| Aug 03, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-036-MENA-080111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Information and Statistics Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.221 — Near East Regional Democracy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) seeks to identify a broad cadre of potential implementing organizations through an Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire, which will be used to identify pre-selected partners for future funding opportunities. Contingent upon the availability of funds, successful applicants (those identified as pre-selected partners) may receive invitations to submit full applications for select future funding opportunities over a period of four years. NEA invites organizations that wish to be considered as pre-identified partners to complete a web-based questionnaire and submit Statements of Interest through this Questionnaire. Interested applicants should read the full announcement for details on how to submit a Statement of Interest to this announcement. The Questionnaire is only one part of what is required from an applicant to this announcement.The Questionnaire will provide information about each applicant’s organizational mission and activities, functional and technical expertise, country experience, organizational approach/methodology, experience working with nongovernmental, governmental, and/or private sector partners in the MENA region, and relevant accomplishments. Please note that completion of the questionnaire does not guarantee that an organization will be found eligible for pre-selection status. Specifically, the Questionnaire seeks to assess each applicant’s experience and/or capacity in developing and supporting one or more of the following areas in the Middle East and North Africa:* Legal systems that protect the rights of all individuals* Civic cultures that support democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social and political life* Media institutions that defend the public interest* Legal and regulatory frameworks that enable participation* Political processes and institutions that encourage effective participation* Civil society organizations’ (CSOs) effective advocacy* Economic reform and workforce development * Educational reform and service learning* Local coalitions and partnerships* Alumni networks and activities. U.S.- based applicants must submit their Statement of Interest via Grants.gov. Foreign-based applicants may submit their applications via Grants.gov or via email. More inforamtion on submitting an application is outlined in the announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Website Link to Announcement |
| 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 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-036-MENA-080111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Information and Statistics Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.221 — Near East Regional Democracy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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 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 Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) seeks to identify a broad cadre of potential implementing organizations through an Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire, which will be used to identify pre-selected partners for future funding opportunities. Contingent upon the availability of funds, successful applicants (those identified as pre-selected partners) may receive invitations to submit full applications for select future funding opportunities over a period of four years. NEA invites organizations that wish to be considered as pre-identified partners to complete a web-based questionnaire and submit Statements of Interest through this Questionnaire. Interested applicants should read the full announcement for details on how to submit a Statement of Interest to this announcement. The Questionnaire is only one part of what is required from an applicant to this announcement.
The Questionnaire will provide information about each applicant’s organizational mission and activities, functional and technical expertise, country experience, organizational approach/methodology, experience working with nongovernmental, governmental, and/or private sector partners in the MENA region, and relevant accomplishments. Please note that completion of the questionnaire does not guarantee that an organization will be found eligible for pre-selection status. Specifically, the Questionnaire seeks to assess each applicant’s experience and/or capacity in developing and supporting one or more of the following areas in the Middle East and North Africa:* Legal systems that protect the rights of all individuals* Civic cultures that support democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social and political life* Media institutions that defend the public interest* Legal and regulatory frameworks that enable participation* Political processes and institutions that encourage effective participation* Civil society organizations’ (CSOs) effective advocacy* Economic reform and workforce development * Educational reform and service learning* Local coalitions and partnerships* Alumni networks and activities. U.S.- based applicants must submit their Statement of Interest via Grants.gov. Foreign-based applicants may submit their applications via Grants.gov or via email. More inforamtion on submitting an application is outlined in the announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Website Link to Announcement |
| 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-11-AW-036-MENA-080111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Information and Statistics Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.221 — Near East Regional Democracy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) seeks to identify a broad cadre of potential implementing organizations through an Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire, which will be used to identify pre-selected partners for future funding opportunities. Contingent upon the availability of funds, successful applicants (those identified as pre-selected partners) may receive invitations to submit full applications for select future funding opportunities over a period of four years. However, there is no guarantee that eligible organizations will receive invitations to apply for funding. Invitations for funding opportunities will be based on NEA’s regional, country-specific, and programmatic priorities and objectives. NEA invites organizations that wish to be considered as pre-identified partners to complete a web-based questionnaire and submit Statements of Interest through this Questionnaire. The Questionnaire will provide information about each applicant’s organizational mission and activities, functional and technical expertise, country experience, organizational approach/methodology, experience working with nongovernmental, governmental, and/or private sector partners in the MENA region, and relevant accomplishments. Please note that completion of the questionnaire does not guarantee that an organization will be found eligible for pre-selection status. Specifically, the Questionnaire seeks to assess each applicant’s experience and/or capacity in developing and supporting one or more of the following areas in the Middle East and North Africa:* Legal systems that protect the rights of all individuals* Civic cultures that support democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social and political life* Media institutions that defend the public interest* Legal and regulatory frameworks that enable participation* Political processes and institutions that encourage effective participation* Civil society organizations� (CSOs) effective advocacy* Economic reform and workforce development * Educational reform and service learning* Local coalitions and partnerships* Alumni networks and activities. To access the survey and to learn how to submit a statement of interest, please review the full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Website Link to Announcement |
| 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-11-AW-036-MENA-080111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Information and Statistics Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.221 — Near East Regional Democracy |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 03, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) seeks to identify a broad cadre of potential implementing organizations through an Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire, which will be used to identify pre-selected partners for future funding opportunities. Contingent upon the availability of funds, successful applicants (those identified as pre-selected partners) may receive invitations to submit full applications for select future funding opportunities over a period of four years. However, there is no guarantee that eligible organizations will receive invitations to apply for funding. Invitations for funding opportunities will be based on NEA’s regional, country-specific, and programmatic priorities and objectives.
NEA invites organizations that wish to be considered as pre-identified partners to complete a web-based questionnaire and submit Statements of Interest through this Questionnaire. The Questionnaire will provide information about each applicant�s organizational mission and activities, functional and technical expertise, country experience, organizational approach/methodology, experience working with nongovernmental, governmental, and/or private sector partners in the MENA region, and relevant accomplishments. Please note that completion of the questionnaire does not guarantee that an organization will be found eligible for pre-selection status. Specifically, the Questionnaire seeks to assess each applicant’s experience and/or capacity in developing and supporting one or more of the following areas in the Middle East and North Africa: * Legal systems that protect the rights of all individuals |
| Link to Additional Information: | Website Link to Announcement |
| 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 110473 Full Announcement-1 -> statement of interest (posted aug 01 11).pdf
Folder 110473 Other Supporting Documents-FAQs and Sample Questions 1 -> revision 8 faqs – 18 aug 11.pdf
Folder 110473 Other Supporting Documents-FAQs and Sample Questions 1 -> organizational interest and capacity questionnaire sample questions.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.221 | NEA-SOI | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionaire | PKG00068674 | Aug 01, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | View |
| 19.500 | NEA-SOI | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionaire | PKG00068672 | Aug 01, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | View |
| 19.600 | NEA-SOI | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionnaire | PKG00068671 | Aug 01, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | View |
| NEA-SOI | Organizational Interest and Capacity Questionaire | PKG00069710 | Aug 01, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
110473 SF424-2.0.pdf
110473 Project-1.1.pdf
110473 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
110473 Budget-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
110473 SF424-2.0.pdf
110473 Project-1.1.pdf
110473 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
110473 Budget-1.1.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
110473 SF424-2.0.pdf
110473 Project-1.1.pdf
110473 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
110473 Budget-1.1.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
110473 SF424-2.0.pdf
110473 Project-1.1.pdf
110473 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
110473 Budget-1.1.pdf
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