The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination and the United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are offering the 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program to support innovative solutions to local issues, foster inclusive networks, and empower civil society organizations. Priority areas include Voter Education and Entrepreneurship to encourage voting participation and develop entrepreneurial skills among students. The program aims to prepare students for the private sector and market economy post-graduation. Application deadline is Jan 31, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 310593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2019TUNISIALG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Tunisian Local Grants Program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Assistance Coordination (AC) Regional Office in Rabat and Embassy Tunis will considertwo types of eligible applicants:Nascent Organizations: This Funding Opportunity targets applicants at the beginning (nascent)and/or intermediate levels of organizational development. These organizations may needprofessional development, but they will demonstrate experience in successfully managingprojects, have established management structures, official registrations, community support, andclear organizational goals and objectives.Intermediate Organizations: For the purpose of this Funding Opportunity, an intermediateorganization is defined by previous organizational experience. To be considered “intermediate”,applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: Established for at least two consecutive years prior to application; Demonstrate a history of organizational capacity to properly staff and administer projects Managed two or more Projects/Initiatives with a value of $25,000 USD per project or oneor more project valued at $75,000-$100,000 USD and above; Maintains current and valid organizational registrations in Tunisia and the registrationrequirements outlined in this Notice of Funding Opportunity; and, Has established organizational documentation and management structures, including butnot limited to, where applicable:o Organizational Documents,o Bi-laws and other Governance Materials,o Policies and Procedures, ando Financial Management Systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the
United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are seeking proposals from eligible
applicants for a 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program. This program aims to provide direct
support to develop and promote innovative, locally-driven solutions to locally-identified
problems, build and expand inclusive local networks, and help civil society organizations to
represent the needs of citizens through collective action.
U.S. Embassy Tunisia has identified two priority areas for which it seeks responsive
applications: Voter Education and Entrepreneurship. The first objective of this Notice of
Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage citizens to vote in the presidential and legislative
elections as well as to promote fair and transparent electoral practices. The second objective is
to identify the best methods of arousing the entrepreneurial mindset in students for
entrepreneurship build up with the ultimate goal of getting the students prepared for the demands
of the private sector and a market-oriented economy, especially after they graduate from college
or university.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Foreign Assistance Unit
Email:foreignassistancetunis@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified name from MEPI to Tunisia to correct error in opportunity title | Nov 27, 2018 | |
| contact correction | Nov 27, 2018 | |
| Grantor Contact Email updated | Nov 27, 2018 | |
| Nov 26, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2019TUNISIALG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Tunisian Local Grants Program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Assistance Coordination (AC) Regional Office in Rabat and Embassy Tunis will considertwo types of eligible applicants:Nascent Organizations: This Funding Opportunity targets applicants at the beginning (nascent)and/or intermediate levels of organizational development. These organizations may needprofessional development, but they will demonstrate experience in successfully managingprojects, have established management structures, official registrations, community support, andclear organizational goals and objectives.Intermediate Organizations: For the purpose of this Funding Opportunity, an intermediateorganization is defined by previous organizational experience. To be considered “intermediate”,applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: Established for at least two consecutive years prior to application; Demonstrate a history of organizational capacity to properly staff and administer projects Managed two or more Projects/Initiatives with a value of $25,000 USD per project or oneor more project valued at $75,000-$100,000 USD and above; Maintains current and valid organizational registrations in Tunisia and the registrationrequirements outlined in this Notice of Funding Opportunity; and, Has established organizational documentation and management structures, including butnot limited to, where applicable:o Organizational Documents,o Bi-laws and other Governance Materials,o Policies and Procedures, ando Financial Management Systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the
United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are seeking proposals from eligible
applicants for a 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program. This program aims to provide direct
support to develop and promote innovative, locally-driven solutions to locally-identified
problems, build and expand inclusive local networks, and help civil society organizations to
represent the needs of citizens through collective action.
U.S. Embassy Tunisia has identified two priority areas for which it seeks responsive
applications: Voter Education and Entrepreneurship. The first objective of this Notice of
Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage citizens to vote in the presidential and legislative
elections as well as to promote fair and transparent electoral practices. The second objective is
to identify the best methods of arousing the entrepreneurial mindset in students for
entrepreneurship build up with the ultimate goal of getting the students prepared for the demands
of the private sector and a market-oriented economy, especially after they graduate from college
or university.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Foreign Assistance Unit
Email:foreignassistancetunis@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2019MEPILG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 MEPI Local Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Tunisian Local Grants Program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Assistance Coordination (AC) Regional Office in Rabat and Embassy Tunis will considertwo types of eligible applicants:Nascent Organizations: This Funding Opportunity targets applicants at the beginning (nascent)and/or intermediate levels of organizational development. These organizations may needprofessional development, but they will demonstrate experience in successfully managingprojects, have established management structures, official registrations, community support, andclear organizational goals and objectives.Intermediate Organizations: For the purpose of this Funding Opportunity, an intermediateorganization is defined by previous organizational experience. To be considered “intermediate”,applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: Established for at least two consecutive years prior to application; Demonstrate a history of organizational capacity to properly staff and administer projects Managed two or more Projects/Initiatives with a value of $25,000 USD per project or oneor more project valued at $75,000-$100,000 USD and above; Maintains current and valid organizational registrations in Tunisia and the registrationrequirements outlined in this Notice of Funding Opportunity; and, Has established organizational documentation and management structures, including butnot limited to, where applicable:o Organizational Documents,o Bi-laws and other Governance Materials,o Policies and Procedures, ando Financial Management Systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the
United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are seeking proposals from eligible
applicants for a 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program. This program aims to provide direct
support to develop and promote innovative, locally-driven solutions to locally-identified
problems, build and expand inclusive local networks, and help civil society organizations to
represent the needs of citizens through collective action.
U.S. Embassy Tunisia has identified two priority areas for which it seeks responsive
applications: Voter Education and Entrepreneurship. The first objective of this Notice of
Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage citizens to vote in the presidential and legislative
elections as well as to promote fair and transparent electoral practices. The second objective is
to identify the best methods of arousing the entrepreneurial mindset in students for
entrepreneurship build up with the ultimate goal of getting the students prepared for the demands
of the private sector and a market-oriented economy, especially after they graduate from college
or university.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Foreign Assistance Unit
Email:foreignassistancetunis@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2019MEPILG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 MEPI Local Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | MEPI Local Grants Program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Assistance Coordination (AC) Regional Office in Rabat and Embassy Tunis will considertwo types of eligible applicants:Nascent Organizations: This Funding Opportunity targets applicants at the beginning (nascent)and/or intermediate levels of organizational development. These organizations may needprofessional development, but they will demonstrate experience in successfully managingprojects, have established management structures, official registrations, community support, andclear organizational goals and objectives.Intermediate Organizations: For the purpose of this Funding Opportunity, an intermediateorganization is defined by previous organizational experience. To be considered “intermediate”,applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: Established for at least two consecutive years prior to application; Demonstrate a history of organizational capacity to properly staff and administer projects Managed two or more Projects/Initiatives with a value of $25,000 USD per project or oneor more project valued at $75,000-$100,000 USD and above; Maintains current and valid organizational registrations in Tunisia and the registrationrequirements outlined in this Notice of Funding Opportunity; and, Has established organizational documentation and management structures, including butnot limited to, where applicable:o Organizational Documents,o Bi-laws and other Governance Materials,o Policies and Procedures, ando Financial Management Systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the
United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are seeking proposals from eligible
applicants for a 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program. This program aims to provide direct
support to develop and promote innovative, locally-driven solutions to locally-identified
problems, build and expand inclusive local networks, and help civil society organizations to
represent the needs of citizens through collective action.
U.S. Embassy Tunisia has identified two priority areas for which it seeks responsive
applications: Voter Education and Entrepreneurship. The first objective of this Notice of
Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage citizens to vote in the presidential and legislative
elections as well as to promote fair and transparent electoral practices. The second objective is
to identify the best methods of arousing the entrepreneurial mindset in students for
entrepreneurship build up with the ultimate goal of getting the students prepared for the demands
of the private sector and a market-oriented economy, especially after they graduate from college
or university.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Foreign Assistance Unit
Email:ForeignTunisAssistance@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2019MEPILG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2019 MEPI Local Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | MEPI Local Grants Program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Assistance Coordination (AC) Regional Office in Rabat and Embassy Tunis will consider two types of eligible applicants: Nascent Organizations: This Funding Opportunity targets applicants at the beginning (nascent) and/or intermediate levels of organizational development. These organizations may need professional development, but they will demonstrate experience in successfully managing projects, have established management structures, official registrations, community support, and clear organizational goals and objectives. Intermediate Organizations: For the purpose of this Funding Opportunity, an intermediate organization is defined by previous organizational experience. To be considered “intermediate”, applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: Established for at least two consecutive years prior to application; Demonstrate a history of organizational capacity to properly staff and administer projects Managed two or more Projects/Initiatives with a value of $25,000 USD per project or one or more project valued at $75,000-$100,000 USD and above; Maintains current and valid organizational registrations in Tunisia and the registration requirements outlined in this Notice of Funding Opportunity; and, Has established organizational documentation and management structures, including but not limited to, where applicable: o Organizational Documents, o Bi-laws and other Governance Materials, o Policies and Procedures, and o Financial Management Systems. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and the
United States Embassy in Tunisia, Assistance Unit, are seeking proposals from eligible
applicants for a 2019 Tunisia Local Grants Program. This program aims to provide direct
support to develop and promote innovative, locally-driven solutions to locally-identified
problems, build and expand inclusive local networks, and help civil society organizations to
represent the needs of citizens through collective action.
U.S. Embassy Tunisia has identified two priority areas for which it seeks responsive
applications: Voter Education and Entrepreneurship. The first objective of this Notice of
Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage citizens to vote in the presidential and legislative
elections as well as to promote fair and transparent electoral practices. The second objective is
to identify the best methods of arousing the entrepreneurial mindset in students for
entrepreneurship build up with the ultimate goal of getting the students prepared for the demands
of the private sector and a market-oriented economy, especially after they graduate from college
or university.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Sandor
Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 310593 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> APPENDIX 2 – Results Monitoring Plan (RMP).pdf
Folder 310593 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> APPENDIX 1- Budget Narrative Sample Template.pdf
Folder 310593 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> APPENDIX 3 – AC Application Guidance Edit.pdf
Folder 310593 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> 2019 MEPI LG Program.pdf
Folder 310593 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> 2019 Local Grants Program Project Narrative Template.pdf
Folder 310593 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> APPENDIX X Logic Model.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Foreign Assistance Unit Email: foreignassistancetunis@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.600 | PKG00246471 | Nov 26, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
310593 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
310593 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
310593 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
310593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
310593 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
310593 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
310593 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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