The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) offers this Local Grants program to directly support organizations and individuals across the Middle East and North Africa. This grant is designed to foster positive change, advocacy, and civic activism, while strengthening civil society and empowering citizens economically, socially, and politically. It aims to expand opportunities for women and youth, strengthen the rule of law, and develop independent media. Furthermore, it seeks to help communities collaborate effectively with governments in shaping their futures. Managed by MEPI’s regional offices, proposals are reviewed by U.S. Embassies or Consulates in the respective countries, with only the most competitive proposals selected for consideration.
Opportunity ID: 126193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-037-MENA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 03, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Rolling closing dates |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 17, 2013 Rolling closing dates |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities based in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank or Gaza, and Yemen. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside of these countries cannot apply to this program.
Organizations from Libya, interested in receiving funding, may contact Creative Associates International’s Libya Office at: info@crea-cdgp.com or 061-222-5095, for information on how to apply to participate in the MEPI-funded Community Driven Grants Program in Libya. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) seeks single-country proposals for our Local Grants program. The Local Grants program serves as MEPIs most direct means of supporting organizations and individuals in the Middle East and North Africa. These grants are designed to: Promote positive change, advocacy, and civic activism; Strengthen civil society; Support citizens efforts to achieve economic, social, and political empowerment; Expand opportunities for women and youth; Strengthen the rule of law; Develop independent media; and Help communities work alongside governments in shaping their own futures.MEPIs Med Region and Arabian Peninsula Regional Offices, located in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates respectively, manage the program. For more information about MEPIs Regional Offices, or to contact them, visit: www.medregion.mepi.state.gov or www.arabianpeninsula.mepi.state.gov. A MEPI Committee at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate within each country of origin review all local grant proposals and one of our two MEPI regional offices process and negotiate the awards. MEPI accepts proposals to this program on a rolling basis, but each U.S. Embassy or Consulate has a unique selection process for submissions. Applicants should check with the respective U.S. Embassy or Consulate before preparing their submission. Only the most competitive proposals received by MEPI Committees will be selected for further consideration by MEPI’s regional offices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Open Funding Opportunities Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Federal Agency Contact:
Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov Federal Agency Contact: Email: MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov Email:ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov, MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement announcement is now closed. If you are interested in applying for a local grant, please see our new MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement announcement (Opportunity # MEPI-MEPILG-14-001). | Oct 17, 2013 | |
| Information about the APS and the templates are revised. | Oct 17, 2013 | |
| MEPI revised the list of eligible countries for Local Grants. Applicants are encouraged to read each page of this revised announcement, including the appendices, before preparing an application. |
Aug 01, 2013 | |
| MEPI revised the revised appendices and templates included in this announcement, as well as the list of eligible countries for Local Grants. Applicants are encouraged to read each page of this revised announcement, including the appendices, before preparing an application. | Feb 07, 2012 | |
| Nov 18, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-037-MENA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 03, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Rolling closing dates |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 17, 2013 Rolling closing dates |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities based in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank or Gaza, and Yemen. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside of these countries cannot apply to this program.
Organizations from Libya, interested in receiving funding, may contact Creative Associates International’s Libya Office at: info@crea-cdgp.com or 061-222-5095, for information on how to apply to participate in the MEPI-funded Community Driven Grants Program in Libya. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) seeks single-country proposals for our Local Grants program. The Local Grants program serves as MEPIs most direct means of supporting organizations and individuals in the Middle East and North Africa. These grants are designed to: Promote positive change, advocacy, and civic activism; Strengthen civil society; Support citizens efforts to achieve economic, social, and political empowerment; Expand opportunities for women and youth; Strengthen the rule of law; Develop independent media; and Help communities work alongside governments in shaping their own futures.MEPIs Med Region and Arabian Peninsula Regional Offices, located in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates respectively, manage the program. For more information about MEPIs Regional Offices, or to contact them, visit: www.medregion.mepi.state.gov or www.arabianpeninsula.mepi.state.gov. A MEPI Committee at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate within each country of origin review all local grant proposals and one of our two MEPI regional offices process and negotiate the awards. MEPI accepts proposals to this program on a rolling basis, but each U.S. Embassy or Consulate has a unique selection process for submissions. Applicants should check with the respective U.S. Embassy or Consulate before preparing their submission. Only the most competitive proposals received by MEPI Committees will be selected for further consideration by MEPI’s regional offices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Open Funding Opportunities Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Federal Agency Contact:
Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov Federal Agency Contact: Email: MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov Email:ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov, MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-037-MENA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Rolling closing dates |
| Archive Date: | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, non-profit organizations, community groups, non-governmental organizations, professional associations, private sector organizations, and universities based in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank or Gaza, and Yemen. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside of these countries cannot apply to this program.
Organizations from Libya, interested in receiving funding, may contact Creative Associates International’s Libya Office at: info@crea-cdgp.com or 061-222-5095, for information on how to apply to participate in the MEPI-funded Community Driven Grants Program in Libya. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) seeks single-country proposals for our Local Grants program. The Local Grants program serves as MEPIs most direct means of supporting organizations and individuals in the Middle East and North Africa. These grants are designed to:
Promote positive change, advocacy, and civic activism; MEPIs Med Region and Arabian Peninsula Regional Offices, located in Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates respectively, manage the program. For more information about MEPIs Regional Offices, or to contact them, visit: www.medregion.mepi.state.gov or www.arabianpeninsula.mepi.state.gov. A MEPI Committee at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate within each country of origin review all local grant proposals and one of our two MEPI regional offices process and negotiate the awards. MEPI accepts proposals to this program on a rolling basis, but each U.S. Embassy or Consulate has a unique selection process for submissions. Applicants should check with the respective U.S. Embassy or Consulate before preparing their submission. Only the most competitive proposals received by MEPI Committees will be selected for further consideration by MEPI’s regional offices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Open Funding Opportunities Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Federal Agency Contact:
Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov Federal Agency Contact: Email: MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov Email:ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov, MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-037-MENA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Rolling closing dates |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and universities based in the eligible countries. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside the eligible countries will not be considered. Eligible countries and territories include: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through MEPI�s Local Grants program. In applying for a local grant, please follow all instructions below carefully. Purpose of Local Grants: Local grants promote reform and civic activism at the local and national levels in countries of the Middle East and North Africa, build the institutional capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and strengthen civil society. Local grants are implemented by members of civil society, including NGOs, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life. Local grants are typically awarded only to local, not international, organizations. Funding is available for projects that protect and advance civil liberties especially political and civic rights, empower women and youth, strengthen the rule of law, develop independent and pluralistic media, foster economic opportunity and economic reform, and promote an educated, active, and informed citizenry. Local grant projects are intended to support quick impact activities. They generally are completed in one year and should be designed to carry out proposed activities and make an impact within that one-year period. Proposed local grant projects should involve activities in one or more of the following areas: _Advocacy by civil society, NGOs, and professional associations, including grassroots level and community organizations, to promote legal or political reforms and raise public awareness of democratic values and processes. _Development of networks, partnerships, and coalitions that could include local NGOs, civil society organizations, government officials, and/or the business community to promote reform. _Expansion of opportunities for youth (ages 15-24), particularly those that to provide practical, hands-on experience in civic engagement, public service, and volunteerism, and that help to improve local communities. _Expansion of women�s participation in public life at the local, regional, and national levels. _Promotion of the rule of law, including rights education, education of legal professionals, and advocacy activities to expand civic rights and to ensure legal judicial systems protect the rights of all individuals. _Promotion of legal frameworks and processes that expand citizen participation in politics and public life. _Promotion of good governance, including anti-corruption efforts and initiatives to promote government transparency and integrity. _Promotion of public awareness of current political issues and processes, including voter education. _Development of media institutions that defend the public interest and provide credible and diverse sources of information. _Promotion of economic reform that expands economic opportunity especially for youth, including promoting entrepreneurship and commercial and legal reforms, as well as workforce development training. _Expansion of educational opportunities, including civic education activities that promote tolerance of different views, respect for democratic values and institutions, protection of ethnic and religious diversity, leadership development, and community service. For illustrative examples of local grants, MEPI maintains a list of current and previously funded MEPI Local Grant Projects on our Regional Office websites: www.abudhabi.mepi.state.gov and www.medregion.mepi.state.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Open Funding Opportunities Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Federal Agency Contact:
Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov Federal Agency Contact: Email: MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov Email:ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov, MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-037-MENA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Rolling closing dates |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and universities based in the eligible countries. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside the eligible countries will not be considered. Eligible countries and territories include: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through MEPI�s Local Grants program. In applying for a local grant, please follow all instructions below carefully. Purpose of Local Grants: Local grants promote reform and civic activism at the local and national levels in countries of the Middle East and North Africa, build the institutional capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and strengthen civil society. Local grants are implemented by members of civil society, including NGOs, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life. Local grants are typically awarded only to local, not international, organizations. Funding is available for projects that protect and advance civil liberties especially political and civic rights, empower women and youth, strengthen the rule of law, develop independent and pluralistic media, foster economic opportunity and economic reform, and promote an educated, active, and informed citizenry. Local grant projects are intended to support quick impact activities. They generally are completed in one year and should be designed to carry out proposed activities and make an impact within that one-year period. Proposed local grant projects should involve activities in one or more of the following areas: _Advocacy by civil society, NGOs, and professional associations, including grassroots level and community organizations, to promote legal or political reforms and raise public awareness of democratic values and processes. _Development of networks, partnerships, and coalitions that could include local NGOs, civil society organizations, government officials, and/or the business community to promote reform. _Expansion of opportunities for youth (ages 15-24), particularly those that to provide practical, hands-on experience in civic engagement, public service, and volunteerism, and that help to improve local communities. _Expansion of women�s participation in public life at the local, regional, and national levels. _Promotion of the rule of law, including rights education, education of legal professionals, and advocacy activities to expand civic rights and to ensure legal judicial systems protect the rights of all individuals. _Promotion of legal frameworks and processes that expand citizen participation in politics and public life. _Promotion of good governance, including anti-corruption efforts and initiatives to promote government transparency and integrity. _Promotion of public awareness of current political issues and processes, including voter education. _Development of media institutions that defend the public interest and provide credible and diverse sources of information. _Promotion of economic reform that expands economic opportunity especially for youth, including promoting entrepreneurship and commercial and legal reforms, as well as workforce development training. _Expansion of educational opportunities, including civic education activities that promote tolerance of different views, respect for democratic values and institutions, protection of ethnic and religious diversity, leadership development, and community service. For illustrative examples of local grants, MEPI maintains a list of current and previously funded MEPI Local Grant Projects on our Regional Office websites: www.abudhabi.mepi.state.gov and www.medregion.mepi.state.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Open Funding Opportunities Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Federal Agency Contact:
Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov Federal Agency Contact: Mr. Jed Dornburg Email: MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov Email:ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov, MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-037-MENA-100111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Law, Justice and Legal Services Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Rolling closing dates |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include local representatives of civil society, including: individuals, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and universities based in the eligible countries. Any organization with a headquarters office located outside the eligible countries will not be considered. Eligible countries and territories include: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through MEPI�s Local Grants program. In applying for a local grant, please follow all instructions below carefully. Purpose of Local Grants: Local grants promote reform and civic activism at the local and national levels in countries of the Middle East and North Africa, build the institutional capacity of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and strengthen civil society. Local grants are implemented by members of civil society, including NGOs, civic groups, reform networks, and academic institutions that are committed to supporting democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social, political, and economic life. Local grants are typically awarded only to local, not international, organizations. Funding is available for projects that protect and advance civil liberties especially political and civic rights, empower women and youth, strengthen the rule of law, develop independent and pluralistic media, foster economic opportunity and economic reform, and promote an educated, active, and informed citizenry. Local grant projects are intended to support quick impact activities. They generally are completed in one year and should be designed to carry out proposed activities and make an impact within that one-year period. Proposed local grant projects should involve activities in one or more of the following areas: _Advocacy by civil society, NGOs, and professional associations, including grassroots level and community organizations, to promote legal or political reforms and raise public awareness of democratic values and processes. _Development of networks, partnerships, and coalitions that could include local NGOs, civil society organizations, government officials, and/or the business community to promote reform. _Expansion of opportunities for youth (ages 15-24), particularly those that to provide practical, hands-on experience in civic engagement, public service, and volunteerism, and that help to improve local communities. _Expansion of women�s participation in public life at the local, regional, and national levels. _Promotion of the rule of law, including rights education, education of legal professionals, and advocacy activities to expand civic rights and to ensure legal judicial systems protect the rights of all individuals. _Promotion of legal frameworks and processes that expand citizen participation in politics and public life. _Promotion of good governance, including anti-corruption efforts and initiatives to promote government transparency and integrity. _Promotion of public awareness of current political issues and processes, including voter education. _Development of media institutions that defend the public interest and provide credible and diverse sources of information. _Promotion of economic reform that expands economic opportunity especially for youth, including promoting entrepreneurship and commercial and legal reforms, as well as workforce development training. _Expansion of educational opportunities, including civic education activities that promote tolerance of different views, respect for democratic values and institutions, protection of ethnic and religious diversity, leadership development, and community service. For illustrative examples of local grants, MEPI maintains a list of current and previously funded MEPI Local Grant Projects on our Regional Office websites: www.abudhabi.mepi.state.gov and www.medregion.mepi.state.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Open Funding Opportunities Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Federal Agency Contact: Mr. Nathan Carter
Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov Federal Agency Contact: Mr. Jed Dornburg Email: MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 126193 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> local grants program aps (posted).pdf
Folder 126193 Other Supporting Documents-Template Documents 1 -> project narrative sample template_revised_v2013-0619.pdf
Folder 126193 Other Supporting Documents-Template Documents 1 -> budget narrative sample template_revised_v2013-0614.pdf
Folder 126193 Other Supporting Documents-Template Documents 1 -> budget narrative guidance_v13-0621.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Federal Agency Contact: Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov Federal Agency Contact: Email: MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov Email: ABUDHABIMEPI@state.gov, MEPI-MEDREGION@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | LG-APS | MEPI Local Grants Annual Program Statement | PKG00083270 | Oct 03, 2011 | Oct 31, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
126193 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
126193 SF424A-1.0.pdf
126193 Project-1.1.pdf
126193 Budget-1.1.pdf
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