The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) under the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State is offering a grant to support projects in MENA countries that enhance citizens’ access to justice, legal recourse, and protection of rights. The grant aims to empower individuals to hold their governments accountable, advocate for reforms, and participate in legal and constitutional processes. Priority areas include increasing public access to justice, supporting legislative reforms on freedoms of association and expression, and ensuring constitutions safeguard citizens’ rights. Young legal professionals are encouraged to apply for projects promoting human and civil rights in countries like Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, and Yemen among others. Closing date for applications is April 9, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 151373
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NEAPI-12-AW-045-MENA-030912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Citizen Access to the Rule of Law |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 09, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | 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:: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description:: | The Office of the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), located within the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for applications that promote the equal standing of all citizens in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), protected by guaranteed rights and by independent and effective courts of law. We seek projects that will address how citizens can: better hold their governments accountable; protect their rights and advocate for reforms, including passage of or improved implementation of sound public interest laws; and participate actively in constitutional and legal reform processes. We also seek projects that will equip young legal professionals with the skills and training needed to succeed and promote the protection of human and civil rights. MEPI seeks applications that work toward ensuring legal systems protect the rights of all individuals and address the following priority areas described in detail below: 1) increasing public access to justice and legal recourse; 2) supporting legislative reforms or implementation, addressing freedoms of association and expression; and 3) ensuring constitutions reflect and protect the rights and interests of citizens. Applicants may submit only one application to each priority areaand applicants must clearly identify the priority area the application addresses.Through this announcement, we seek to support projects in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. |
| 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 | Title Edited | Mar 09, 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: | ROL-US |
| Competition Title: | Rule of Law – US Organizations |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00104030 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 09, 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] |
Package No: 2
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 |
| Competition ID: | ROL-FOREIGN |
| Competition Title: | Rule of Law – Foreign Organizations |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00104031 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Jessica Baker |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Attachments [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | ROL-US | Rule of Law – US Organizations | PKG00104030 | Mar 09, 2012 | Apr 09, 2012 | View | Jessica Baker | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | ROL-FOREIGN | Rule of Law – Foreign Organizations | PKG00104031 | Mar 09, 2012 | Apr 09, 2012 | View | Jessica Baker | Organization Applicants |