The NEA/AC department is offering this grant to promote the Fintech sector in the MENA region aligning with the Department of State’s objective of fostering employment and economic growth. This grant aims to elevate the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and collaborations with U.S. and other international private sectors. It will support the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop business strategies for growth, and boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem. By investing in and fostering partnerships, this initiative seeks to develop the Fintech market and advance U.S. economic interests in the MENA region. Deadline: May 23, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314329
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; or -Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of technology and Fintech. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | Aligned with the Department of State’s regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U.S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region’s financial technology (Fintech) sector. The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions. Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region. Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U.S. economic interests by encouraging the U.S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane Stryzinski
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 11:36:25 – Shane Stryzinski (Modification Comments) This updated version of the NOFO (v2) revises the language to indicate that there is only one priority area and also revises the question submission due date from April 15, 2019 to April 21, 2019. The initial language on page 2 of the NOFO indicated that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application for each priority area however applications can be either for single or multi-country projects. The revised language on page 2 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application, which can be either for a single or multi-country project." The initial language on page on page 21 indicated a question submission deadline of January 2, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised langauge on page 21 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect a question submission deadline of April 21, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The initial application deadline was detailed as May 20, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised application deadline due to the changes delayed above has been pushed to May 23, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. |
Mar 21, 2024 | |
| 2024-03-21 11:36:19 – Shane Stryzinski (Modification Comments) This updated version of the NOFO (v2) revises the language to indicate that there is only one priority area and also revises the question submission due date from April 15, 2019 to April 21, 2019. The initial language on page 2 of the NOFO indicated that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application for each priority area however applications can be either for single or multi-country projects. The revised language on page 2 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application, which can be either for a single or multi-country project." The initial language on page on page 21 indicated a question submission deadline of January 2, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised langauge on page 21 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect a question submission deadline of April 21, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The initial application deadline was detailed as May 20, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised application deadline due to the changes delayed above has been pushed to May 23, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. |
Mar 28, 2019 | |
| This updated version of the NOFO (v2) revises the language to indicate that there is only one priority area and also revises the question submission due date from April 15, 2019 to April 21, 2019.
The initial language on page 2 of the NOFO indicated that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application for each priority area however applications can be either for single or multi-country projects. The revised language on page 2 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application, which can be either for a single or multi-country project." The initial language on page on page 21 indicated a question submission deadline of January 2, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised langauge on page 21 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect a question submission deadline of April 21, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The initial application deadline was detailed as May 20, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised application deadline due to the changes delayed above has been pushed to May 23, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. |
Mar 28, 2019 | |
| This updated version of the NOFO (v2) revises the language to indicate that there is only one priority area and also revises the question submission due date from April 15, 2019 to April 21, 2019.
The initial language on page 2 of the NOFO indicated that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application for each priority area however applications can be either for single or multi-country projects. The revised language on page 2 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect that "Applicants may submit only one (1) application, which can be either for a single or multi-country project." The initial language on page on page 21 indicated a question submission deadline of January 2, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised langauge on page 21 of version 2 of the NOFO has been updated to reflect a question submission deadline of April 21, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The initial application deadline was detailed as May 20, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. The revised application deadline due to the changes delayed above has been pushed to May 23, 2019 at 17:00:00 eastern time. |
Mar 28, 2019 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; or -Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of technology and Fintech. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | Aligned with the Department of State’s regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U.S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region’s financial technology (Fintech) sector. The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions. Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region. Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U.S. economic interests by encouraging the U.S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane Stryzinski
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; or -Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of technology and Fintech. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | Aligned with the Department of State’s regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U.S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region’s financial technology (Fintech) sector. The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions. Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region. Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U.S. economic interests by encouraging the U.S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane Stryzinski
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; or -Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of technology and Fintech. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | Aligned with the Department of State’s regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U.S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region’s financial technology (Fintech) sector. The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions. Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region. Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U.S. economic interests by encouraging the U.S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane Stryzinski
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; or -Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of technology and Fintech. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | Aligned with the Department of State’s regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U.S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region’s financial technology (Fintech) sector. The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions. Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region. Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U.S. economic interests by encouraging the U.S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane Stryzinski
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005694 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.500 — Middle East Partnership Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; or -Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of technology and Fintech. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | Aligned with the Department of State’s regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U.S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region’s financial technology (Fintech) sector. The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions. Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region. Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U.S. economic interests by encouraging the U.S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shane Stryzinski
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 314329 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA NOFO.pdf
Folder 314329 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA NOFO v2.pdf
Folder 314329 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA Q&A.pdf
Folder 314329 Other Supporting Documents-Appendices -> APPENDIX 3 – Application Guidance.pdf
Folder 314329 Other Supporting Documents-Appendices -> APPENDIX 1- AC Budget Narrative Sample Template_2016.pdf
Folder 314329 Other Supporting Documents-Appendices -> APPENDIX 2 – Logic Model.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shane Stryzinski |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.500 | PKG00249499 | Mar 28, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314329 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314329 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314329 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314329 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314329 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314329 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
314329 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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