The NEA/AC and EB bureaus are offering this grant to strengthen the fiscal transparency of Egypt’s Decent Life development program. This grant aims to increase the financial transparency of Decent Life, a monumental $50 billion initiative by the Government of Egypt to develop the countryside and combat poverty through substantial public spending. Currently, significant details about its budget remain unknown. The U.S. Embassy Cairo will collaborate with the Ministry of Finance’s Transparency Unit on this proposed project, which is specifically for enhancing accountability and openness within this massive Egyptian mega-project. It seeks to ensure that the extensive public funds allocated are managed with greater oversight and clarity.
Opportunity ID: 341120
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FTI06142022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Transparency Innovation in Egypt |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Fiscal Transparency |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.322 — Economic Statecraft |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $99,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $99,500 |
| Award Floor: | $90,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include:U.S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations;-Private institutions of Public Relations;-Public or state institutions of Public Relations;-Public international organizations;-Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of economic governance, fiscal transparency, or open government partnerships in the MENA region. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The NEA/AC and EB bureaus seek proposals to strengthen the fiscal transparency of the Egyptian development program Decent Life. This project aims to increase the financial transparency of the largest mega-project in Egypt today. The GoE’s Decent Life initiative seeks to significantly develop the Egyptian countryside and ameliorate poverty through massive public spending. Much is still unknown about the announced $50 billion budget. Thus, U.S. Embassy Cairo will partner with the Ministry of Finance’s Transparency Unit to collaborate on this proposed project and increase transparency of Decent Life’s finances. Please refer to the full notice of funding opportunity for eligibility, registration requirements, and instructions to submit an application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:NEA-Grants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 341120 Full Announcement-FTI Egypt NOFO -> APPENDIX 2 – Logic Model_2021.pdf
Folder 341120 Full Announcement-FTI Egypt NOFO -> APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Sample Template and Budget Narrative Guidance_2021.pdf
Folder 341120 Full Announcement-FTI Egypt NOFO -> FTI Egypt NOFO.pdf
Folder 341120 Full Announcement-FTI Egypt NOFO -> APPENDIX 3 – AC Application Guidance 2022.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NEA-Grants@state.gov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.322 | PKG00274983 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
341120 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
341120 SF424A-1.0.pdf
341120 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
341120 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
341120 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
341120 SF424B-1.1.pdf
341120 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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