The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative is offering grants for applicants to continue the MEPI Alumni Network projects in Lebanon and Bahrain. The projects aim to establish MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters and strengthen the capacity of existing alumni groups in the region. Applicants must demonstrate an on-the-ground presence or ability to establish one through local partners. The grants are a continuation of initiatives started in September 2011, focusing on building a network connecting over 11,000 MEPI alumni. Closing date for applications is December 3, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 206553
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | MEPI-MEPICA-13-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | none |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 03, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jan 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 550,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description:: | The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative has established a regional network that connects alumni of MEPI-funded projects. Currently, there are over 11,000 MEPI alumni, and this number is growing daily. The MEPI Alumni Network connects local MEPI Alumni Chapters that together provide coverage for nearly the entire region. MEPI announces an open competition for applications to continue MEPI Alumni Network awards in Lebanon and Bahrain that have been in progress since September 2011. Applicants must demonstrate an on-the-ground presence, or an ability to establish a presence through local partners. Applicants applying to conduct projects in both countries must submit a separate proposal for each country.
The projects to establish MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters in Lebanon and Bahrain began in September 2011 as three-year initiatives funded by MEPI through grants to two local organizations. MEPI is seeking new applicants to complete these projects. For the Lebanon Chapter, MEPI expects successful applicants to work with and build the capacity of MEPI alumni, a majority of whom are currently members of the MEPI-Lebanon Alumni Association. For the Bahrain Chapter, MEPI expects successful applicants to support and build the capacity of the MEPI Alumni Steering Committee, an informal group recognized by MEPI as representing alumni in Bahrain. MEPI expects successful applicants to partner with these pre-existing formal and informal alumni groups. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Nov 20, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 |
| Competition ID: | MEPI-MEPICA-13-002 |
| Competition Title: | MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00151757 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Dec 03, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Jessica Baker |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | MEPI-MEPICA-13-002 | MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters | PKG00151757 | Nov 13, 2012 | Dec 03, 2012 | View | Jessica Baker | Organization Applicants |