The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is offering grants to establish Local Chapters for its MEPI Alumni Network, connecting over 11,000 alumni. This grant aims to strengthen alumni civic engagement, enabling positive contributions and community change regionally. This third solicitation focuses on new chapters in Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, pursuing full MENA coverage. Eligible applicants include registered non-profit organizations, NGOs, and higher education institutions, U.S. or foreign-based. Applicants can propose single or multi-country chapters, requiring on-the-ground presence. Previous applicants for these countries may resubmit.
Opportunity ID: 134654
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-038-MENA-121611 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2012 MEPI is extending the deadline for submissions to this announcement to January 19, 2012. All applications must be received by 23:59:59 on January 19th to be considered for this opportunity. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $375,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Middle East Partnership Initiative seeks to establish a network that connects all alumni of MEPI-funded projects. Currently, there are over 11,000 MEPI alumni and this number is growing daily. The MEPI Alumni Network will connect a group of local MEPI Alumni Chapters that together provide coverage for the entire region where MEPI is active. This Network is designed to support and strengthen MEPI alumni and their commitment to civic engagement, creating an environment where MEPI alumni can work together to make positive contributions to their communities and bring positive change to the region using and expanding upon the skills acquired through their various MEPI experiences. Our goal is to provide 100% coverage for the entire Middle East and North Africa region to include all countries listed under eligible countries in this program announcement.Eligible Countries:MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Applicants may apply to establish a single chapter representing multiple countries, particularly in the Gulf, but only one application per organization will be accepted. Eligible Applicants:Eligible applicants who may apply for this funding opportunity include any registered non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions of higher education (such as colleges and universities). All organizations, U.S. based or foreign, are invited to apply for this RFA. Applicants may apply to establish a single Chapter representing multiple countries, but must demonstrate an on-the-ground presence in each country covered in the application. This is the third solicitation for applications to the Establishing Local MEPI Alumni Chapters Request for Applications (RFA). The previous RFAs were open for applications from April 15 thru May 30, 2011 and from June 21 thru July 17, 2011. Through these first two opportunities, MEPI was able to establish Local Chapters in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, the West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. This third solicitation seeks applications to support chapters in those countries where they were not established through the previous announcements. If you submitted an application to launch a Local Chapter in Algeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and/or the UAE under either of the previous RFAs, you may submit a new or revised application in response to this RFA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| MEPI is extending the deadline for submissions to this announcement to January 19, 2012. All applications must be received by 23:59:59 on January 19th to be considered for this opportunity. | Jan 11, 2012 | |
| Jan 11, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-038-MENA-121611 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2012 MEPI is extending the deadline for submissions to this announcement to January 19, 2012. All applications must be received by 23:59:59 on January 19th to be considered for this opportunity. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $375,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Description: | The Middle East Partnership Initiative seeks to establish a network that connects all alumni of MEPI-funded projects. Currently, there are over 11,000 MEPI alumni and this number is growing daily. The MEPI Alumni Network will connect a group of local MEPI Alumni Chapters that together provide coverage for the entire region where MEPI is active. This Network is designed to support and strengthen MEPI alumni and their commitment to civic engagement, creating an environment where MEPI alumni can work together to make positive contributions to their communities and bring positive change to the region using and expanding upon the skills acquired through their various MEPI experiences. Our goal is to provide 100% coverage for the entire Middle East and North Africa region to include all countries listed under eligible countries in this program announcement.Eligible Countries:MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Applicants may apply to establish a single chapter representing multiple countries, particularly in the Gulf, but only one application per organization will be accepted. Eligible Applicants:Eligible applicants who may apply for this funding opportunity include any registered non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and institutions of higher education (such as colleges and universities). All organizations, U.S. based or foreign, are invited to apply for this RFA. Applicants may apply to establish a single Chapter representing multiple countries, but must demonstrate an on-the-ground presence in each country covered in the application. This is the third solicitation for applications to the Establishing Local MEPI Alumni Chapters Request for Applications (RFA). The previous RFAs were open for applications from April 15 thru May 30, 2011 and from June 21 thru July 17, 2011. Through these first two opportunities, MEPI was able to establish Local Chapters in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, the West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. This third solicitation seeks applications to support chapters in those countries where they were not established through the previous announcements. If you submitted an application to launch a Local Chapter in Algeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and/or the UAE under either of the previous RFAs, you may submit a new or revised application in response to this RFA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NEAPI-11-AW-038-MENA-121611 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishing MEPI Alumni Network Local Chapters |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | MEPI is seeking to establish Local Chapters of the MEPI Alumni Network in the following countries: Algeria, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $375,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled 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 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 Middle East Partnership Initiative seeks to establish a network that connects all alumni of MEPI-funded projects. Currently, there are over 11,000 MEPI alumni and this number is growing daily. The MEPI Alumni Network will connect a group of local MEPI Alumni Chapters that together provide coverage for the entire region where MEPI is active. This Network is designed to support and strengthen MEPI alumni and their commitment to civic engagement, creating an environment where MEPI alumni can work together to make positive contributions to their communities and bring positive change to the region using and expanding upon the skills acquired through their various MEPI experiences. Our goal is to provide 100% coverage for the entire Middle East and North Africa region to include all countries listed under eligible countries in this program announcement.
Eligible Countries: Eligible Applicants: This is the third solicitation for applications to the Establishing Local MEPI Alumni Chapters Request for Applications (RFA). The previous RFAs were open for applications from April 15 thru May 30, 2011 and from June 21 thru July 17, 2011. Through these first two opportunities, MEPI was able to establish Local Chapters in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, the West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. This third solicitation seeks applications to support chapters in those countries where they were not established through the previous announcements. If you submitted an application to launch a Local Chapter in Algeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and/or the UAE under either of the previous RFAs, you may submit a new or revised application in response to this RFA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MEPI Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Baker
Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 Email:nea-grants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 134654 Full Announcement-1 -> mepi alumni network rfa 3 (posted_dec16).pdf
Folder 134654 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> mepi alumni network rfa 3 – revision 1 (posted_jan11).pdf
Folder 134654 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 2 – mepi budget narrative sample template_vfinal.pdf
Folder 134654 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 5 – pre-submission checklist_vrevised.pdf
Folder 134654 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 3 – organization information_vfinal.pdf
Folder 134654 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 4 – application guidance_vrevised.pdf
Folder 134654 Other Supporting Documents-Fillable Sample Template Documents and Appendices 1 -> rfa app 1 – mepi application cover sheet_vrevised.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jessica Baker Quality Support, Inc .Contractor Phone 202-776-8524 Email: nea-grants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | ALUMNI3-US | Alumni RFA – US Organziations | PKG00088850 | Dec 16, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | View |
| 19.500 | ALUMNI3-FOREIGN | Alumni RFA – Foreign Organizations | PKG00088851 | Dec 16, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
134654 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
134654 Budget-1.1.pdf
134654 Project-1.1.pdf
134654 SF424A-1.0.pdf
134654 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
134654 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
134654 SF424A-1.0.pdf
134654 Project-1.1.pdf
134654 Budget-1.1.pdf
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