This grant is for strengthening Tunisia’s legal framework for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) through comprehensive reform of the Decree Law of Associations. It aims to enhance CSO fiscal transparency while guaranteeing their operational freedom. The transparent reform process will incorporate input from CSOs and experts. Additionally, the project will boost government expertise and transparency in CSO registration and oversight via official training and a new digital registration platform, reducing corruption. Training seminars will also clarify CSOs’ legal responsibilities and proper registration procedures, fostering compliance and good governance within the civil society sector.
Opportunity ID: 294674
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-ACBURGR-17-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | This project aims to strengthen the legal framework for CSOs in Tunisia through technical and legal support for a comprehensive reform of the Decree Law of Associations which will improve fiscal transparency of CSOs while guaranteeing the freedom of civil society to operate in Tunisia without undue constraints from the government. The project will improve transparency through the process, and will include input from CSOs and subject matter experts.The project will increase the expertise and transparency of the government in registering and overseeing CSOs through training for government officials and the creation of a digital platform for registration of CSOs, which will provide transparency and fairness while reducing the opportunity for corruption and abuse of the system. The project will also include training seminars to clarify to CSOs their responsibilities in complying with the law and following proper registration procedures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| . | Jun 15, 2017 | |
| Jun 15, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAAC-ACBURGR-17-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | This project aims to strengthen the legal framework for CSOs in Tunisia through technical and legal support for a comprehensive reform of the Decree Law of Associations which will improve fiscal transparency of CSOs while guaranteeing the freedom of civil society to operate in Tunisia without undue constraints from the government. The project will improve transparency through the process, and will include input from CSOs and subject matter experts.The project will increase the expertise and transparency of the government in registering and overseeing CSOs through training for government officials and the creation of a digital platform for registration of CSOs, which will provide transparency and fairness while reducing the opportunity for corruption and abuse of the system. The project will also include training seminars to clarify to CSOs their responsibilities in complying with the law and following proper registration procedures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia |
| 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-ACBURGR-17-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Civil Society |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | This project aims to strengthen the legal framework for CSOs in Tunisia through technical and legal support for a comprehensive reform of the Decree Law of Associations which will improve fiscal transparency of CSOs while guaranteeing the freedom of civil society to operate in Tunisia without undue constraints from the government. The project will improve transparency through the process, and will include input from CSOs and subject matter experts.
The project will increase the expertise and transparency of the government in registering and overseeing CSOs through training for government officials and the creation of a digital platform for registration of CSOs, which will provide transparency and fairness while reducing the opportunity for corruption and abuse of the system. The project will also include training seminars to clarify to CSOs their responsibilities in complying with the law and following proper registration procedures. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia |
| 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 294674 Full Announcement-Civil Society in Tunisia NOFO -> APPENDIX 3 – AC Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 294674 Full Announcement-Civil Society in Tunisia NOFO -> APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Sample Template_2016.pdf
Folder 294674 Full Announcement-Civil Society in Tunisia NOFO -> Regulatory Environment for Tunisia CSOs NOFO.pdf
Folder 294674 Full Announcement-Civil Society in Tunisia NOFO -> APPENDIX 4- AC Pre-Submission Checklist.pdf
Folder 294674 Full Announcement-Civil Society in Tunisia NOFO -> 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.600 | NEAAC-ACBURGR-17-010 | Improving the Regulatory Environment for Civil Society Organizations in Tunisia | PKG00233215 | Jun 15, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294674 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294674 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294674 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294674 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294674 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294674 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
294674 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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